African American History
How Magazines Helped Shape American History
Explore 300 years of the periodical in an encyclopedic exhibition opening at the Grolier Club in New York City
The Pitfalls and Promise of America's Founding Myths
Maintaining a shared sense of nationhood has always been a struggle for a country defined not by organic ties, but by a commitment to a set of ideals
Florida Archaeologists Find 29 Unmarked Graves at Site of Razed Black Cemetery
Authorities moved the historically African American burial ground to make way for a high school and city pool in the 1950s
How Maggie Lena Walker Became the First Black Woman to Run a Bank in the Segregated South
Time to reclaim the legacy and success of the first Black woman in the nation to organize and run a bank in the segregated South
A Quest to Return the Banjo to Its African Roots
The Black Banjo Reclamation Project aims to put banjos into the hands of everyday people
Fifty Years Ago, Satchel Paige Brought the Negro Leagues to Baseball's Hall of Fame
One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, the seemingly ageless wonder inspired awe among the public and his opponents
The True History Behind 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
Shaka King's upcoming film dramatizes Black Panther leader Fred Hampton's betrayal by an FBI informant
How a Pioneering Ceramicist Is Using Pottery to Reclaim Black History
Jim McDowell, known to many simply as “the Black Potter,” is a ceramicist who specializes in a craft with deep connections to lost histories
Celebrate Black History Month With These Free Virtual Events
From online exhibitions to panel discussions, here are more than a dozen events hosted by museums and other cultural institutions
Black Lives Certainly Mattered to Abraham Lincoln
A look at the president's words and actions during his term shows his true sentiments on slavery and racial equality
A New Museum in Nashville Chronicles 400 Years of Black Music
The culmination of two decades of planning, the National Museum of African American Music opened its doors last month
How America's HBCUs Produced Generations of Black Women Leaders
Take a deep dive into the Smithsonian's artifacts and archives and explore the legacy of America's historically Black colleges and universities
The True History and Swashbuckling Myth Behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Namesake
Pirates did roam the Gulf Coast, but more myths than facts have inspired the regional folklore
Thanks to Etsy, You Can Now Purchase a Gee's Bend Quilt Online for the First Time
The Alabama community of women quilters launched nine new Etsy stores in honor of Black History Month
How to Tell 400 Years of Black History in One Book
From 1619 to 2019, this collection of essays, edited by two of the nation's preeminent scholars, shows the depth and breadth of African American history
How Photography Tells the Story of the Civil War's Black Soldiers
A new book by scholar Deborah Willis features more than 70 photos, as well as letters, journal entries and posters
Civil Rights Icons' Mothers, Lost Ancient Cities and Other New Books to Read
These February releases elevate overlooked stories and offer insights on oft-discussed topics
Kick Off Black History Month With Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain and a Host of Other Events
Join Smithsonian's NMAAHC for book talks, kid programs, artist meetups and a STEM Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
Memorial to Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Will Replace Confederate Monument in Georgia
A tribute to the congressman and activist will stand in a DeKalb County square once occupied by a Confederate obelisk
Disney Will Remove Jungle Cruise Ride's Colonialist Depictions of Indigenous Africans
The entertainment conglomerate announced plans to revamp the attraction, which has drawn increased scrutiny in recent months
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