Walter White: The Forgotten Hero of Civil Rights

In the story of America’s fight for civil rights, certain names ring out: Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Thurgood Marshall. Yet, many figures who laid the essential groundwork for their work remain less known. Walter Francis White, who led the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for a quarter-century, is one such forgotten hero.

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Echoes of Equality: Art Inspired by Memphis and Maya

1968 Olympics – A peaceful protest by Daron Wolf

Witness profound storytelling through art, where history, resilience, and societal change intertwine to create masterpieces provoking thought and inspiring dialogue. Discover the rich narratives within each artwork, from Ruby Bridges’ courage to Dr. King’s influential power and Maya Angelou’s resilience, along with commentary on segregation in Milwaukee.

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Trivia Puzzles

These postcards were mailed to and from Wisconsin residents from 1904 to 1942. Their stereotyped pictures of African Americans were very common and accepted. Such cards were sent openly, without comment or embarrassment.

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The History and Impact of ABHM

An overview of the impact ABHM has had locally, nationally and internationally since its founding in 1984 – as a museum with and without walls.

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My First Visit to ABHM

A Milwaukee man treasures his visit to the earliest (1988) version of ABHM, his talk with founder James Cameron, and the book signed by Cameron to him with love.

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¿Qué es el Holocausto Negro?

La historia de más de 400 años de los capturados africanos y sus descendientes tiene muchas similaridades con las experiencias del Holocausto de los judíos europeos – y otros víctimas de atrocidades masivas. Esta exposición explica aquellas similaridades y las razones por las cuales el fundador de ABHM creía que es importante usar la palabra “holocausto” en su título.

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