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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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In Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Is Remembered as a Giant Who Expanded the Meaning of Power

March 2, 2026

While Jackson’s moral leadership in the civil rights movement is widely known, speakers and attendees throughout the week emphasized another part of his legacy.

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Black women face major barriers to menopause support: new study

March 1, 2026
Middle aged Black woman

A new study from the UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health found Black women received little information and support for menopause.

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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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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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