Local couple’s civil rights activism spans decades
Bill and Sybil Miller met at Miami University more than 60 years ago and have stayed active fighting for social justice together since then.
Black History
Local Legends: Grandpap East
Elijah East, a veteran of the War of 1812 born to a mother who had been enslaved, married three times and fathered eight children, earning him the eventual nickname of "Grandpap East."
Ida B. Wells and the campaign against lynching
Journalist Ida B. Wells spent much of her career as a journalist in the late 1800s shedding light on the horrors of lynching. Some historians say she was the most famous Black woman in the U.S. during her lifetime.
Local Legends: Keeper of the community
Throughout her life, Anna Estella Hasty dedicated herself to documenting the stories of Oxford's Black community both as a newspaper columnist and as a secretary for Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Local NAACP vice president’s dedication comes from family history
From her time as vice president of the Oxford NAACP chapter to her work as a pastor, Vanessa Cummings has dedicated herself to giving back to others.
Oxford looks to highlight area Black history with new plan
As Oxford moves forward with historic preservation and economic development plans, one temporary fellow with the city has worked to create a smaller plan focused on preserving Black history in town.
MLK Day Celebration set for Monday morning
A celebration will be held for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the OCAC next week.