When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Wonder Wagon
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum (BBCM) will be bringing their mobile museum to ABHM on Saturday, May 11th from 10 AM to 1 PM. BBCM Wonder Wagon will bring hands-on activities developed in collaboration with ABHM to our space!
Read MoreThe Other Side of the Game: Black Athletes and Mental Health
While so many Black youth find a home on a sports team where they excel, the glory of it all often hides the mental health struggles they may be dealing with.
Read MoreSame Game Different Smoker Opening Exhibition
Same Game Different Smoker, a national exhibit that explores the troubled relationship the tobacco industry has had with the Black community for 400+ years, is coming to Milwaukee.
Read MoreIRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers
The IRS has announced that it is taking steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers. They also pledge to pay more attention to the wealthy and major companies.
Read MoreFDA misses own deadline to propose ban on cancer-linked formaldehyde from hair relaxers
The Food and Drug Administration had planned to propose a ban on a toxic chemical found in relaxers often used by Black women.
Read MoreA Michigan grassroots effort is raising reparations, while the government lags
Tired of waiting for the government to act, Michigan churches are among the organizations raising money for reparations.
Read MoreThis Boston preschool is teaching children in Creole and English — and instilling Haitian pride
One Boston school has introduced the country’s Haitian Creole immersion program for preschoolers in recognition of the local community.
Read MoreBlack Entrepreneurs, Frustrated by High Rates, Look to the Election
With interest rates and inflation rising, Black business owners are worried about their profit margins and overall cash flow. They’re starting to think Donald Trump might be a better candidate for dealing with this than President Biden.
Read MoreBlack Workers Are Being Left Out of the Clean Energy Boom
A recent study found that Black workers make up only 8% of the clean energy labor force, including fossil fuels and electric/hybrid vehicles, which is significantly less than other groups of color.
Read More2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic
Fans of gymnast Gabby Douglas may have a chance to see her compete in the Olympics again if she gets past qualifying trials.
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