A native of Norristown, Montgomery County, Charles Blockson started collecting items when he was just 10 years old after he asked his white teacher about African American history.
A tribute to Charles L. Blockson took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Temple Performing Arts Center, giving those inspired by his work a chance to honor the late scholar, activist and collector of African American Artifacts who recently passed away.
The collection is comprised of artifacts ranging from documents belonging to abolitionist William Still to photos, artwork, books and more detailing African and African American history. Blockson donated the items and made it his life's mission to document the story of African Americans, which often went untold.
A native of Norristown, Montgomery County, Blockson started collecting items when he was just 10 years old after he asked his white teacher about African American history.
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