Posts Tagged ‘Black History’
Halyard Park residents gather to preserve their neighborhood’s history, one memory at a time
One neighborhood in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville is remembering by bringing together community members to share photos and other artefacts.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: An Afro-Indigenous History of the U.S.
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s October Book of the Month: An Afro-Indigenous History of the U.S. by Kyle T. Mays. We invite you to join us on November 22st at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
Read More6,000 digitized portraits of Black history now available and free to the public for the first time
The collection is named after photographer Richard Samuel Roberts who captured images of the Black community in Columbia, SC in the early 1900s.
Read MoreStrides for Survival: Panther Power & Preparedness
Get ready to move and build emergency preparedness skills in honor of the Black Panther Party! Strides for Survival: Panther Power & Preparedness Dress in Black Panther Party attire and join us at McGovern Park on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM. We’ll have a group walk/run through McGovern Park, then come together to honor the legacy…
Read MoreThe UnThe Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museumcertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum
The small museum has had to battle for space, attention, identity and funding, with the latter an increasingly difficutl fight.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: How Black History Can Save Your Life by Ernest Crimm III
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s August Book of the Month: How Black History Can Save Your Life: From the Talk to George Floyd, Everything You Need to Know to Deescalate a Racist Situation by Ernest Crim III. We invite you to join us on August 29th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
Read MoreABHM 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 MoreThe Dismantling of Black Studies
While some American universities have taken a stand against anti-DEI policies, others have shuttered vital Black history and culture programs.
Read MoreIn the 60s and 70s, Black students demanded a voice on radio. A new project ensures that history isn’t lost
One organization is working to save the archives of HBCU radio stations that have shut down due to funding cuts and other threats.
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