Historical Black Bel Air

10/28/2026

📜 In 1939, 20-year-old African American farmer Jesse Lee Bond was murdered by store employees in Arlington, Tennessee, after requesting a receipt for his transaction.

⚖️ Local authorities failed to prosecute the perpetrators, leaving his family with decades of unaddressed grief and silence surrounding the tragedy.

📚 Decades later, his great-granddaughter learned about the tragic loss during her college years, inspiring her to pursue a career in law and public service.

🏛️ Appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2022, Kyra Harris Bolden took office in January 2023, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the state's highest court.

10/22/2026

Get out and VOTE HBBA!

If you encounter any issues while voting, use the NAACP Voter Incident Report Form or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866.687.8683).

10/22/2026

Every family has a story. Come and learn how to uncover yours! This introductory genealogy workshop will help you discover the legacy left behind by your ancestors.

Learn how to trace your lineage with confidence; create a family tree diagram starting with yourself, and work backward in time to depict your ancestors. Locate and organize key family records (birth, marriage, death, and census records). Document your findings and keep track of your research, and discover your family’s story!

Please bring a laptop or tablet with internet access to the workshop so you can participate while assisted by our genealogists.

Registration required. Members $10; non-members $25
Visit the link on our page to register!

10/10/2026

Join me on Saturday, 17 October 2026 on Zoom at 12PM Eastern to attend the second of Black Pearls of Genealogy's Fall Genealogy Lectures, "Breaking Archival Silences" by Calvin Schermerhorn, Professor...

09/04/2026

As students across Havre de Grace head back to school, we look back to June 4, 1953, when African American students gathered for the cornerstone-laying ceremony of the Havre de Grace Consolidated School, shortly before the new school opened its doors.
As a new school year begins, we honor the students who came before us and wish today’s students, teachers, and families a wonderful year ahead! 
Happy First Day of School, Havre de Grace!
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09/04/2026

Happy 43rd Anniversary Henry and Roz!!! I am so proud of the home, family, love, and life you have created! I love you both!!!

08/20/2026

WARNING!

Hey HBBA Family! I received an email invitation the other day from a woman who I know from Harford County. When I went to look at the invitation it asked me to log into my email, even though the invite came via email. I immediately deleted it.

I saw on the news today this invitation scam is going on across the internet. DO NOT PUT YOUR EMAIL OR PASSWORD INFORMATION IN. It will steal all of your passwords and accounts associated with your phone or laptop.

08/13/2026

Outstanding!

08/02/2026

We are excited to share that four of our members were instrumental in the formation and chartering of the Black Nurses Association of Harford-Cecil County MD, an affiliate of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). The Chapter was chartered on July 30, 2026 in St. Louis, MO. This organization was established to support the professional development of Black nurses, promote health equity, provide community outreach, and mentor the next generation of nurses in our region. Outstanding job ladies!

07/09/2026

Happy heavenly birthday to my grandfather, James Robinson. He would have been 129 years old today!

He lived at 125 Alice Ann Street in Bel Air from 1910 until his death. He was 89 when he died.

Sending love to you in heaven, Pop!