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As Trump takes aim at the Smithsonian, meet the woman racing to visit every exhibit

September 1, 2025
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Kathryn Jones, who began visiting Smithsonian facilities earlier this year, is trying to see every exhibit before Trump forces them down.

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After being hidden away from public view, the gun used to kill Emmett Till is now on display

August 31, 2025
Museum of Mississippi History & Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

The gun is now on display at the Museum of Mississippi History & Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Juneteenth At ABHM: Slice of History

May 12, 2025

This year’s ABHM Juneteenth programming is part of Slice of History, a national event series organized by Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls during Civic Season. Designed to engage Gen Z in meaningful civic participation, the series offers a winning combination: learning something valuable, connecting with peers, visiting local museums—and enjoying free pizza. Slice of History celebrations will take place from Juneteenth (June 19) through July 4, marking the official kickoff of Civic Season.

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Frustrations, fear of erasing history voiced after artifacts returned from African American history museum

April 27, 2025

Donors and those visitors who hoped to experience true Black history experienced frustration over changes enforced by the federal government.

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From first lady to everyday life, artist Amy Sherald captures the beauty of Black America

April 2, 2025

Painter Amy Sherald, who is known for her portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, will soon have an exhibit at the Whitney in New York City.

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Owner of Nevada’s first African American Museum fights for support amid city’s competing plans

March 4, 2025
Gwen Walker

While the previous museum is on hold due to financial concerns, the owner still has the largest collection of materials in the city.

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America’s Black Holocaust Museum Works ‘On the Side of Love’

February 19, 2025

ABHM’s creative director Brad Pruitt sat down for an interview about his role at the museum with Tom Lenz of the Shepherd Express.

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Tuesday - Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday - Monday
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* For the safety of our guests and staff members, please reschedule your visit if you are not feeling well. Mask-wearing is not required but is welcomed.

ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. 

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