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‘There’s no way to hide history’: Teachers react to Georgia law limiting discussion of race

May 12, 2022

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a law that would prohibit teachers from discussing race and racism, leaving those teachers frustrated.

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Baby Formula Shortage Taking Toll on Black Mothers, Families

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Although a formula shortage affects any family with a baby, Black families are especially vulnerable due to their breastfeeding difficulties.

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Texas Court Orders Review Of Black Woman’s Illegal Voting Conviction

May 12, 2022

Crystal Mason, who was sentenced to five years after voting when she was on supervised release from prison, can now appeal the decision.

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Illinois predominantly Black college closing after 157 years

May 12, 2022

The closure of Lincoln College leaves one small Illinois town wondering about the local economy and career and educational opportunities.

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Judge finds Florida’s Republican-backed congressional map illegally harms Black voters

May 11, 2022

A voting redistricting map backed by Gov DeSantis has been struck down by a Circuit Court judge for denying Black Floridians voting rights.

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Why Hate is Alive and Well: Silence, Suppression, and the Racial Reckoning in America that Never Was

May 4, 2022

Racism is embedded in the psyche of America despite claims to the contrary. If solving racism was this easy, America would have fixed itself a long time ago.

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First Black female sheriff in Louisiana inaugurated

May 4, 2022

Susan Hutson made history twice in December when she became the first woman elected to serve as sheriff in New Orleans, and the first African American.

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Tulsa race massacre reparations lawsuit survives motion to deny and will move forward, judge rules

May 2, 2022

Survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are hopeful to have their chance to make the case for reparations after this ruling.

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First Black woman nominated as Milwaukee’s assistant fire chief

May 1, 2022

After 19 years with Milwaukee’s Fire Department, Sharon Purifoy-Smoots will be Deputy Chief and highest-ranking black woman in state fire departments.

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$500K allocated for restoration of Black cemetery in Florida

April 30, 2022

Florida’s “Abandoned African American Cemeteries” task force has uncovered several forgotten Black burial grounds, and $500K has been allocated for Groveland’s cemetery restoration.

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ABHM On-Line
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ABHM On-Site  
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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