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Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’

August 19, 2025

The president’s recent tweets attacked the museum for telling the truth about the long horrors of slavery in the United States of America.

From Chains to Checkpoints: MAGA’s Fugitive Slave Act Playbook

August 19, 2025

The US has enabled the forced removal of Black and Brown people under legal pretense for centuries, leading to ongoing racial disparities.

‘A radical act’: the rich history behind the centuries-long tradition of Black family reunions

August 9, 2025

Researchers are looking into the meaning behind Black family reunions, which serve as a way to learn about fractured family history.

Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history

August 6, 2025

The house that once served as a meeting place for Civil Rights activists will open in 2026 after its move from Alabama to Michigan.

ABHM Book Club: A Fool’s Errand by Lonnie Bunch

July 24, 2025

We are pleased to announce ABHM’s August Book of the Month: A Fool’s Errand by Lonnie Bunch. We invite you to join us for a virtual discussion on Zoom.

The Many Political Interpretations of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

July 23, 2025

Kurt Streeter bust myths as he examines the many ways different people viewed Martin Luther King Jr and his work over time.

New Civil War research sheds light on Columbia Pike military camp for Black troops

July 15, 2025

The Arlington History Museum hosted a talk about the uncovered history of Fort Casey, a military camp for black soldiers in the Civil War.

Black Women Earn a Lot Less Than White Males: Study

July 10, 2025

Black women earn 64 cents for every dollar earned by white men, highlighting the persistent pay gap and the need for investment in care, good jobs, paid leave, affordable housing, and reproductive rights.