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A film honors America’s first self-governed town founded by formerly enslaved people

February 28, 2026
The Spirit We Move with

Director Andrew Maguire and executive-producer by Lola Campbell will showcase their documentary at multiple festivals this year.

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Cleaning out his mom’s house, Boston man finds his ancestor’s freedom papers

February 26, 2026
Freemen's document from the 1800s with faded writing

The document, printed on parchment, is legible enough to reveal that it was issued to one Samuel Jones, who was born free, when he turned 21.

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The slow strangulation of Black business opportunity 

February 25, 2026

Despite making up 24% of eligible businesses, minority-owned firms received 3% of federal contract awards.

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Outcry Roils BAFTAs After Guest With Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lind

February 23, 2026

One of the hosts chastised BAFTA for not talking about the incident, while others are criticizing the BBC for airing the racial slur.

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Hunter College to Review Professor’s ‘Abhorrent’ Remarks at Meeting

February 22, 2026
Hunter college in NYC

The teacher, who was unaware she could be heard, said her entire comment wasn’t heard and she was describing racist tropes to her child.

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City of Huntsville celebrates black artists at African American Art Festival

February 22, 2026

Black artists were able to show off their artwork at Huntsville Art Festival as part of the Black history month celebration.

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Relooted: the South African video game where players take back artefacts from western museums

February 21, 2026
Relooted video game

The video game, which was inspired after the creator’s mother returned from a museum visit in shock, is available on Steam and Xbox.

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Honoring Black History Means Protecting Black Futures

February 20, 2026

Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.

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31 Colleges Agree to End Partnerships With PhD Project

February 20, 2026
University of Wyoming Plaza

The schools agreed to end partnerships to continue receiving funds, which Donald Trump has been using as leverage in its anti-DEI campaign.

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A new bill aims to bring justice to Black boys buried in hidden graveyard

February 19, 2026
Jeffrie E. Long Jr.

Maryland state delegate Jeffrie E. Long Jr. has sponsored a bill that would require investigation into the states role in the boys’ deaths.

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401 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212  USA
Phone: (414) 209-3640
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ABHM Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday - Monday
Closed

* For the safety of our guests and staff members, please reschedule your visit if you are not feeling well. Mask-wearing is not required but is welcomed.

ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. 

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