In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World

In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World immerses visitors in the freedom-making practices of Black communities navigating both the histories and the legacies of racial slavery and colonialism. A dynamic mix of history, art, and media, “In Slavery’s Wake” makes connections between Black freedom-makers across time and invites visitors into a global conversation on…

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An Evening of Kuumba with Danielle Ponder

In celebration of Watch Night and Kuumba (Creativity) the sixth principal of Kwanzaa, NMAAHC will be broadcasting a replay of this moving concert from The FORWARD Conference, that took place in early November. Often identified as a soul singer, Danielle Ponder’s versatile music is infused with bits of gospel, trip-hop, blues, R&B, and alt rock. A former…

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Restoring Black History

Celebrated historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explains the historical significance of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture, a project 100 years in the making, opening September 2016 on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

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