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Black people up to 48 times more likely to be stopped and searched in richest areas of London

March 11, 2026

A recent report shows that Black people in London’s wealthiest boroughs are more likely stopped and searched than white residents.

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Removing race from kidney function algorithm helped more Black patients access transplants

March 10, 2026

The previous calculations inflated Black patients’ kidney performance numbers, which decreased their eligibility for transplants.

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Whimsy, history and whatnot: How a Milwaukee woman is creating her own museum

March 9, 2026
Morning bracelet featuring two images of Black men

Maria Cunningham has turned her collection of unique artifacts, many depicting Black culture and history, into a virtual museum.

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Student-led Black History Museum highlights Great Migration

March 6, 2026
Black students

Students in Grand Rapids had the opportunity to learn and teach others about how the Great Migration connects to their real lives.

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Trailblazing Black and Indigenous sculptor left her mark on Boston

March 5, 2026
Edmonia Lewis

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.

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Bernard LaFayette, civil rights leader who helped launch Voting Rights Act, dies aged 85

March 5, 2026
Bernard Lafayette

A young LaFayette worked with Martin Luther King Jr. before working for equality around the globe, ever aware that his work enraged some.

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Cancer Hits Black Women Harder. For One Scientist, It’s Personal

March 5, 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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America’s Black Holocaust Museum Adds New Virtual Exhibit: Picturing Black History in Milwaukee & Beyond

March 4, 2026

Discover Black history in ABHM’s home city of Milwaukee and beyond through visually striking photos that capture moments in time.

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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement in Fight Over Her Stolen Cells

March 3, 2026
Henrietta Lacks

The second and final settlement between Lacks’ family and Novartis ends the legal battles over the illegal yet beneficial use of her cells.

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Alumni Interviewers Say Harvard’s Ban on Mentioning Race Has Created Confusion in Write-Ups

March 2, 2026
Harvard University yard, with trees and banners

Harvard is among many colleges that have changed their admission and funding processes due to anti-DEI pressure from the federal government.

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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
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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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