Posts Tagged ‘American history’
ABHM Book Club: Black Patriots and Loyalists by Alan Gilbert
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s July Book of the Month: Black Patriots and Loyalists: Fighting for Emancipation in the War for Independence by Alan Gilbert. We invite you to join us on July 25th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
Read MoreFamily History Day
Like our nation, every family has a story worth telling. To honor the traditions of family history and storytelling, join America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) for a Griot-led tour exploring the history and experiences of African American families. Visitors will also have opportunities to learn how to preserve family stories and meaningful objects while encouraging younger generations to connect with their ancestors through a hands-on “Museum of Me” activity.
Read MoreBook Swap & ABHM Book Club
In partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library, join America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) at the MPL–Good Hope Branch for an evening of conversation exploring the accessibility of scholarship, activism, and the role cultural institutions play in telling the story of America. The evening will conclude with an ABHM Book Club discussion of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings by Annette Gordon-Reed followed by a community book swap.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings by Annette Gordon-Reed
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s June Book of the Month: Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy by Annette Gordon-Reed. We invite you to join us on June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. for a discussion of the book at the Milwaukee Public Library – Good Hope Branch. Prior to the book club discussion, guests are invited to attend a panel conversation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Following the discussion, participants are welcome to stay for a community book swap.
Read MoreABHM at Milton House Civil War Days
This annual event offers students, families, and the public an immersive opportunity to experience the Civil War era through interactive stations and living history reenactments. Visitors encounter portrayals of soldiers, medical personnel, and civilians whose lives were shaped by one of the most consequential periods in American history.
Read MoreThe civil-rights activists planned to change the world, not just the country
When people think of the Civil Rights Movement, they often think of leaders like MLK, ignoring women and grassroots efforts working toward equality.
Read MoreAfter 50 Years, A Black Woman Developer Is Reclaiming Land Taken From Her Community
With just 0.1% of developers being Black women, Anyeley Hallov’a is building on her own terms and bringing resources back to the community
Read MoreUnderground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant
The Underground Railroad filed a lawsuit Friday demanding their federal grant be reinstated by the Trump administration.
Read MoreFor Black Women, the Oscars Are About More Than Best Picture
The contrast between “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” shows how Hollywood narratives shape policy, power, and whose lives are valued.
Read MoreIn Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Is Remembered as a Giant Who Expanded the Meaning of Power
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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