Posts Tagged ‘National Museum of African American History and Culture’
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…
Read MoreFrustrations, fear of erasing history voiced after artifacts returned from African American history museum
Donors and those visitors who hoped to experience true Black history experienced frustration over changes enforced by the federal government.
Read MoreCan This Chicago Preacher Save ‘The Blacksonian’?
When he heard President Donald Trump threatened the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III came up with a plan to push back.
Read MoreAn 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…
Read MoreA genre that celebrates Black futures is getting its due
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is shedding light on Black science fiction in an exhibit on Afrofuturism.
Read MoreNational Museum of African American History and Culture Will Host a Star-Studded Block Party Aug. 13 Celebrating Hip-Hop and Rap
NMAAHC will host festivities in person and online next month in celebration of the musical contributions by rap and hip-hop artists.
Read MoreCelebrating Juneteenth with Remembrance and Resistance
In honor of Juneteenth, the African American holiday celebrating the freeing of slaves within the Confederate states on June 19th, 1865, black groups celebrated in different ways. Find out how some chose to commemorate this day.
Read MoreRestoring 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.
Read MoreThe Pressure of Preserving Our Legacy
The head curator for the national African-American museum tells The Root what goes into his job.
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