Galleries
How African Americans Changed the Meaning of the Civil War
Actions by Black folk changed the meaning of the Civil War, turning it from a war to preserve a white government into a war to destroy the institution of slavery.
Read MoreSome Exhibits to Come – Reconstruction: A Brief Glimpse of Freedom
See a list of of some of the exhibits planned for this gallery.
Read MoreFreedom-Lovers’ Pledge
Take the Freedom Lovers’ Pledge here and stand with others from around the US who commit to working for racial justice, repair and healing. (For minors who wish to pledge, you’ll find a parental permission form here as well.)
Read MoreSome Exhibits to Come – I Am Somebody! The Freedom Struggle
A sample list of exhibits planned for this gallery.
Read MoreBibliography – I Am Somebody! The Struggle for Justice
These sources include writing by and about the leaders and unsung heroes of the struggle for justice waged by black Americans and their white allies in the 1950s to 1970s.
Read MoreSome Exhibits to Come – NOW: Free At Last?
Here are some of the exhibits we plan to mount in this gallery.
Read MoreAnnotated Bibliography – Whiteness: Framed, De-framed and Counter-Framed
This annotated bibliography includes a thorough listing of works about the concept and experience of being white in America. It contains many nonfiction books, but also autobiographies, novels, stories, articles, and videos.
Read MoreStories Behind the Postcards: Paintings and Collages of Jennifer Scott
This series of six paintings and three collages is the response of Chicago artist Jennifer Scott to souvenir lynching postcards. She thought about what she did not see in the postcards: the family members left behind to take down the victim, to mourn and bury the remains-if there was enough to bury.
Read MoreSpecial Exhibits
Special Exhibits Introduction In this gallery you will find exhibits that relate to the themes of our museum but do not fit neatly into the History Galleries. At the Freedom-Lovers’ Roll Call Wall you can connect with people like yourself who stand against hatred and injustice. You can take a pledge and post your…
Read MoreThe Freedom-Lovers’ Roll Call Wall
ABHM calls on people everywhere to work for liberty and justice for all. Stand with us by signing our Freedom Lovers’ Pledge. Let others know of your commitment by putting your name (and photo if you’re willing) alongside other Freedom Lovers on our Roll Call Wall. Thank you!
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