National Museum of American History

During World War I, Black soldiers served in segregated units. (Scurlock Studio Records, NMAH Archives Center)

How Black Philadelphians Fought for Soldiers During World War I

February 24th, 2021, 11:00AM

/ BY Amanda B. Moniz

Many contemporaries argued that Black men had more than earned the right to vote through their military service in the Civil War. (NMAH)

In 1868, Black Suffrage Was on the Ballot

February 19th, 2021, 1:15PM

/ BY Jordan Grant

Maggie Lena Walker (Scurlock Studio Records, NMAH Archives Center).

How Maggie Lena Walker Became the First Black Woman to Run a Bank in the Segregated South

February 17th, 2021, 2:45PM

/ BY Crystal Moten, PhD

The trunk of Frank's car after three hours of collecting.

The Cold Morning of the Day After

February 5th, 2021, 11:18AM

/ BY Frank A. Blazich Jr., PhD

Director of the National Museum of American History Reflects on the Challenges of Our Historic Times

February 5th, 2021, 11:18AM

/ BY Anthea M. Hartig

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