Posts Tagged ‘Black History’
Beyoncé Just Covered the Beatles In the Most Authentic Way: By Honoring Black History
Beyonce’s new album has surprised and enthralled fans while paying homage to this country’s undeniable black history.
Read MoreA Historic Revolt, a Forgotten Hero, an Empty Plinth: Is There a Right Way to Remember Slavery?
Vincent Brown, historian, discusses his book documenting Tacky’s revolt in Jamaica, as well as Black X, reggae, and the Atlantic slave trade. He shares his thoughts on the campaign to make Chief Takyi, or “Tacky,” a Jamaican national hero and explores the problem of placing a singular focus on one man despite the collective efforts of a community of people in the fight for freedom.
Read MoreCreate Space @ ABHM
Join Milwaukee Succeeds for the launch of its Create Space series! The new series aims to provide experiential opportunities for young people in Milwaukee. The first event will take place at America’s Black Holocaust Museum this Saturday, March 9.
Read MoreCelebration of Black Innovators in Science at Discovery World
In celebration of Black History Month, Discovery World is highlighting the contributions that Black Innovators have made and continue to make to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. *Included with general admission
Read MoreTrivia 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.
Read MoreIt’s Time To Talk About Museums’ Unethical Collection Of Indigenous And Black Human Remains
Sean Decatur, the first Black president of the American Museum of Natural History, is pulling from its collection artifacts that were stolen from Black and Indigenous remains in a significant move towards decolonization.
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