Randy Christie has spent much of his life creating change by helping to break down boundaries that previously divided people. From battling school segregation on his way to being one of the first black Pennsylvania State Troopers, Christie’s life is an example of how one person can help to create positive change. Randy Christie grew … Continued

The old Bandstand in Penn Park was a place steeped in York’s African American culture and tradition. It was a source of Spiritual energy for our community. Over the years, as we faced difficult times in this community, the Bandstand served as a rallying point for Blacks to come together, gathering strength from each other. … Continued

People in York City live 10 fewer years than residents of Dallastown. TEN YEARS! (per Healthy York County Coalition from study paid for by WellSpan). In some census tracts in York City, HALF of the children have lead paint poisoning (per the York City Health Department). York County has the fourthhighest number of children poisoned … Continued

In the annals of Crispus Attucks History, the name Wade Hampton Bowers commands as much respect now as it did during his tenure as Crispus Attucks Director. Mr. Bowers was small in stature but had a huge presence about him. When he walked the halls of Crispus Attucks, everyone knew that a certain level of … Continued

Bob Hollis is an esteemed member of the York community. Having served many years as the Director of programming at Crispus Attucks York (CAY), Bob is known for his humility and for the pride he takes in his work for the community. He was born to a Hungarian father and an Italian mother. Hollis grew … Continued

I am writing this article to highlight the need for serious change in our community, particularly in the area of social policy as it relates to Males of color in this community. To many of us, violence amongst this population has reached pandemic proportions which rival the Covid pandemic. Admittedly this violence has nationwide presence, … Continued

Dr. George W. Bowles set the vision for Crispus Attucks York from the beginning in saying, “Crispus Attucks is a character-building organization.” That mission has remained in view as the organization looks forward to the opening of its History and Culture Center in 2025. With construction of the CAY History and Culture Center giving the … Continued

The Great Migration refers to the mass movement of African Americans from the southern states to the northern states beginning around 1910. They left their homes to find jobs and escape the oppression of the Jim Crow South. Let’s Begin at the Beginning Benjamin Washington was born to Nathaniel and Olive Washington on their farm … Continued

John Aquila Wilson was born in 1841 in York County, Pa. When he was 14 the American Civil War came to York, Pa. when the Confederates invaded Pennsylvania. After several days of marching, the Confederates reached Wrightsville where they met a Union force which had been digging trenches to defend the Wrightsville-Columbia bridge. John Aquila … Continued