Calvin Riley
About
Calvin Riley is an educator, and he and his wife Calra Riley are lifelong collectors of Black memorabilia dating back 250 years. Their 40-year collection was used to open the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History, telling the stories and events of their experience in the United States of how African Americans progressed. The world must not be allowed to forget the injustices done to the Black race.
Books
Press
Julius Hunter Exhibit at the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History – STL TV
STL TV host Tim Lampley talks with Calvin Riley, founder and owner of the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History, about his newest exhibit. The new exhibit at the museum features artifact and memorabilia of St. Louis native
Through History’s Lens: An Exploration of Black Experience in St. Louis – The Webster Journal
There is no shortage of museums in St. Louis to showcase the city’s rich history and culture. The George B. Vashon Museum of African American History goes a step further, created with the intention of being a staple for the
Celebrating Black Excellence: Calvin Riley’s ‘Black St. Louis’ at the Missouri History Museum – BNN
This Valentine's Day, the Missouri History Museum opens its doors to Calvin Riley, a renowned St. Louis historian, who will be discussing his latest masterpiece, 'Black St. Louis.' The illustrated book is a testament to the city's 260 years of