Posts Tagged ‘Black History’
The 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.
Read MoreA musical project sheds light on Boston’s Black labor history
The album and podcast use music to tell the story of those who worked on railroads, including Black trainporters.
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 MoreWhimsy, history and whatnot: How a Milwaukee woman is creating her own museum
Maria Cunningham has turned her collection of unique artifacts, many depicting Black culture and history, into a virtual museum.
Read MoreCancer Hits Black Women Harder. For One Scientist, It’s Personal
Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: Black In Blues by Imani Perry
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s May’s Book of the Month: Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry. We invite you to join us on May 30th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum or virtually via Zoom.
Read MoreJoshua Glover Day
Join us at ABHM on your lunch break this March 11th as we commemorate Joshua Glover Day in partnership with the Milton House. On March 11, 1854, Joshua Glover was broken out of Milwaukee’s jail by a large crowd in resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. The rescue of Joshua Glover drew the City of Milwaukee into a national debate over slavery, race, and the rights of African Americans both enslaved and free.
Read MoreHonoring Black History Means Protecting Black Futures
Resilience is not protection. If we truly honor civil rights history, we must invest in the systems that safeguard Black youth wellbeing today.
Read MoreOrganizations celebrate 100th anniversary of Black History Month
What originated as Negro History Month has persisted for a century, teaching about the trials and tribulations of Black history.
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