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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

February 2, 2026
Ghana passport

The program, one of several that allows descendents of those who were kidnapped into slavery, is intended to return after some improvements.

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Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land

February 2, 2026

A couple who moved inland after facing a hurricane now faces racial aggression from locals, including their neighbors.

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Calls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown’s role

January 30, 2026
King Charles in furs and jewels at his coronation

Activists believe an apology can be part of the monarchy’s efforts to distance itself from its long history of racism.

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The Silent Epidemic: Why Black Men Face a Deadlier Path with Prostate Cancer and are twice as likely to die.

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January 29, 2026
Sydney Theatre Company

Australian artists can enjoy theater starring and directed by Black talent as more of the diaspora participate in performing arts.

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January 28, 2026

A report from the United Negro College Fund said high schools need to do more to introduce students to HBCUs.

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Appeals court rejects DOJ’s emergency bid to arrest Don Lemon, church demonstrators

January 24, 2026
Don Lemon

Lemon, who has been reporting from Minneapolis, was threatened with arrest after following a crowd into a church led by a pastor with ties to ICE.

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British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals

January 23, 2026
The Crown's Silence book cover

A new book reveals how much the British monarchy was involved in slavery, despite appeals for them to honor the humanity of enslaved people.

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Black man who was executed in Texas 70 years ago is cleared in case marked by racial bias

January 23, 2026
Tommy Lee walker in prison shirt, black and white photo

Walker, who was a young father when he was tried, was exonerated 70 years after his execution, and his son attended the event.

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Who Knows What an HBCU Is? About 60% of High Schoolers Don’t

January 23, 2026

A report from the United Negro College Fund said high schools need to do more to introduce students to HBCUs.

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401 W. North Avenue
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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