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Whimsy, history and whatnot: How a Milwaukee woman is creating her own museum
Maria Cunningham has turned her collection of unique artifacts, many depicting Black culture and history, into a virtual museum.
Read MoreStudent-led Black History Museum highlights Great Migration
Students in Grand Rapids had the opportunity to learn and teach others about how the Great Migration connects to their real lives.
Read MoreTrailblazing Black and Indigenous sculptor left her mark on Boston
A new exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum pays tribute to Edmonia Lewis, a Black and indigenous sculptor who spent most of her time in Italy.
Read MoreBernard LaFayette, civil rights leader who helped launch Voting Rights Act, dies aged 85
A young LaFayette worked with Martin Luther King Jr. before working for equality around the globe, ever aware that his work enraged some.
Read MoreCancer Hits Black Women Harder. For One Scientist, It’s Personal
Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.
Read MoreAmerica’s Black Holocaust Museum Adds New Virtual Exhibit: Picturing Black History in Milwaukee & Beyond
Discover Black history in ABHM’s home city of Milwaukee and beyond through visually striking photos that capture moments in time.
Read MoreHenrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement in Fight Over Her Stolen Cells
The second and final settlement between Lacks’ family and Novartis ends the legal battles over the illegal yet beneficial use of her cells.
Read MoreAlumni Interviewers Say Harvard’s Ban on Mentioning Race Has Created Confusion in Write-Ups
Harvard is among many colleges that have changed their admission and funding processes due to anti-DEI pressure from the federal government.
Read MoreIn Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Is Remembered as a Giant Who Expanded the Meaning of Power
While Jackson’s moral leadership in the civil rights movement is widely known, speakers and attendees throughout the week emphasized another part of his legacy.
Read MoreBlack women face major barriers to menopause support: new study
A new study from the UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health found Black women received little information and support for menopause.
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