Calling for a change Fed up with disparities and injustice, blacks across the nation stood up to put an end to the evils of segregation. It was just a matter of time before that struggle came to Augusta. When it did, at its center was a group of dedicated students from Paine College. Full Story
From colonial times, when free blacks organized Springfield Baptist Church, to the burgeoning black commercial district early in this century, black men and women made an impact on Augusta. Full coverage
A Celebration of African-American Heritage To celebrate Black History Month, The Augusta Chronicle will publish full page content designed to teach and enlighten. • Monday: What's your Black history intelligence quotient? | Tuesday: Blacks in arts & entertainment Pt. 1 • Wednesday: Blacks in arts & entertainment Pt. 2 | Thursday: African-American inventors • Friday: Influential African Americans you might not have heard of
Dream Weavers They are the people who make up the fabric of our black community. The people profiled in this section work to make life better for others. They are role models, mentors, caregivers and coaches. They are the unheralded heroes of our community. • Eulia Stallings - Volunteer • The Bunch - Area social club • Robetta McKenzie - Community Partnership • James W. Riles - Store owner • Ruth Crawford - Shiloh Center founder • Selina Kohn - Paine College coach • The Hawes Family • Mary Johnson - Community activist • Irene Mazone - Volunteer	Augusta's African-American History • Paine students worked to end segregation • Paine group's actions, success go unheralded • Augusta's black heritage • Local African-Americans broke many barriers • Walker was born a slave • Ricks led unit with diversity • Soldiers biggest fight was for equality Landmarks • Cedar Grove Cemetery • Golden Blocks, Business District • Springfield Baptist Church   Landmarks Map Related Links • Lucy Laney Museum of Black History • Tabernacle Baptist Church
Local Sports Figures A series looking at sports figures from the Augusta Area. • Lawanna Monday, A.S.U. • Wendell Lofton, Hephzibah • Jim Dent, Golfer • Barney Chavous, NFL Star • Ron Spry, Paine College • Norman Bonner, Laney High • Beau Jack, boxing champion • Emerson Boozer, NFL star From Columbia County The News-Times profiles notable African-American residents. • C.C. Armstrong • Glenn Kersh • Terra Carroll • Rev. Melvin Adams • Roscoe F. Perry • Anthony Wright • Deputy William Hickmon • Keith Walton • Margaret Adams • Debbie Marshall • Zack Daffin • Mary Sanders Special Sections • From Augusta to Africa • Celebrate Black History 2000 • 2004 Black History Section • 2003 Black History Section • 2002 Black History Section • Augusta's Race Relations Black History Essay Contest • Contest Information • Winning Essays • Sponsors
Thursday, March 10, 2005  • Performers dance through African-American history   Friday, February 25, 2005  • Essays acknowledge black history-makers   Thursday, February 24, 2005  • Collector to show off African artifacts   Sunday, February 20, 2005  • Black genealogy can be tricky tree  • Keysville mayor to end career with few regrets  • Parade celebrates black history  • Prize eludes Hephzibah coach   Monday, February 14, 2005  • Visitors scarce at unique black sports museum   Sunday, February 13, 2005  • Singers give inspirational concert for detained teens  • The true good life is here for Dent  • Black divas have left mark on fashion   Wednesday, February 9, 2005  • 'Ebony' show brings latest fashions to Augusta   Monday, February 7, 2005  • Josey coach recalls Bowl dreams   Sunday, February 6, 2005  • Paine students worked to end segregation  • Paine group's actions, success go unheralded   Tuesday, February 1, 2005  • Black actors gain record Oscar esteem