Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

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Jack Johnson, the First Black Heavyweight Boxing Champion

During Johnson's reign, promoters sought a "Great White Hope" to defeat the flamboyant champion, and his victories were often marred by racial discord

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Where Black and Indigenous History Come Together

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The Card Collection That Blurred Baseball's Color Line

Portrait of Madam C. J. Walker, taken in 1915.

How Madam C.J. Walker Changed Philanthropy

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The 'Green Book' Became an Atlas of Self-Reliance for Black Motorists

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Other September Happenings

MUM’s the Word: Milestone Menstruation Collection Chronicles Women’s Health

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