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Taunted for being Black, a student fought back. The 30-second fight derailed her life.

December 12, 2022

One Texas young woman’s shining future is in question after she stood up to a racist classmate when the school ignored her complaints.

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BLM sets up student relief fund as loan forgiveness stalls

December 12, 2022

With the future of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan uncertain, one BLM organization is offering debt relief to Black students.

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Dorothy Pitman Hughes, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 84

December 11, 2022

Dorothy Pitman Hughes, who fought for women’s rights and co-founded Ms. Magazine with Gloria Steinem is remembered after her death.

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There are few Black sexual assault nurse examiners. One university wants to change that.

December 10, 2022

One program aims to recruit Black nurses to combat the disproportionate number of mothers and infants who die during labor.

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Black Joy Quilts: Sewing the Future, Stitching the Past

December 9, 2022

Quilting has been a source of education and community for Black Americans for centuries, yet fiber artists rarely get their due.

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Met police apologise to brothers stopped and searched after fist bump

December 9, 2022

Two brothers have received an apology and monetary recompense from London police after being falsely arrested in 2018.

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Former officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year prison term

December 9, 2022

A Minneapolis police officer who was involved in the murder of George Floyd has been sentenced for his responsibility in the victim’s death.

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Black Georgia voters celebrate Warnock’s win and efforts to beat voter suppression

December 8, 2022

Raphael Warnock will retain his position as a democratic senator in Georgia after ballots were tallied in the runoff.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in a high-profile prisoner swap between the U.S. and Moscow

December 8, 2022

After a drug conviction by Russian courts that led to imprisonment, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been able to return home.

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Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in US

December 7, 2022
Jaylen Smith is now the youngest Black mayor in the country (Courtesy Jaylen Smith)

At Just 18 years old, Jaylen Smith is the youngest Black mayor in the USA and will lead Earle, Arkansas for several years.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212  USA
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Tuesday - Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday - Monday
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* 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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