Breaking News! History in the Making
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Anick & Associates Takes ABHM Under Its Wing
America’s Black Holocaust Museum received accounting help from Wauwatosa’s Anick & Associates financial firm.
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George Zimmerman Asks For and Gets Third New Judge
George Zimmerman, who shot and killed a young Black boy named Trayvon Martin, has requested another judge for his trail yet again.
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Vivien Thomas, the Carpenter Turned Surgical Tech Who Pioneered Modern Heart Surgery
Many lives have been saved thanks to modern heart surgery, which was pioneered by a Black surgeon who was once a carpenter.
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Michelle Obama Slave Image: Racist Art?
An edited photo of the first lady of the United States has some people discussing the line between racism and art.
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Does Paul Ryan’s Black Ex-Girlfriend Matter?
A Republican’s presidential candidate’s dating history doesn’t mean his politics will be sensitive to the plight of Black Americans.
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Suicide ruling doesn’t end questions in Ark. case
The family of an Arkansas man who died while in police custody has questions about the details of his life.
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How Well You Sleep May Hinge on Race
Research shows how Black Americans get less and poorer quality sleep than white Americans, and racism may play a role.
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Chavis Carter ‘Suicide’ Reenactment Video Released By Jonesboro Police
Arkansas police maintain that a Black man in their custody shot and killed himself and have released a reenactment video as proof.
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Jestina Clayton Wins Battle Against Utah Over Hair Braiding
One woman wins her case against the state of Utah and will be able to continue supplementing her income by braiding hair without a license.
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Racial Profiling Rife at Airport, U.S. Officers Say
Anti-terrorism efforts in airports have devolved into racial profiling according to officers familiar with the protocols.
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Historic Sites and Black Self-Worth
A new partnership will present exhibits that shed light on the often-hidden history of Black Americans.
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Water Damage
Research shows that Black and Hispanic children are less likely to know how to swim than their white counterparts.
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The Sound of Hate
White power groups are thriving under a shroud of secrecy, unbeknownst to many, until they commit acts of violence.
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Announcing: Internship Opportunities at ABHM
The following internships are offered primarily to graduate students in Museum Studies, History, Public History, and Information Science. They can be taken for credit (by agreement with the student’s institution) or for the experience. Internships marked with an asterisk (*) require a minimum of 150/semester. To apply, send a resumé and cover letter explaining which…
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Landlord Puts Up “Whites Only” Sign on Pool, Says Black Girl’s Hair Clouds the Water
A young Black girl’s father successfully sued after she was banned from using her complex pool by the landlord.