How Madam C.J. Walker Changed Philanthropy
Walker challenged the accumulation-of-wealth model of philanthropy, which postpones giving until the twilight years of life
Mark Your Calendar: Black History Month, Exhibits, Jazz and More at the National Museum of American History
This February at the museum, we're celebrating a new season of the podcast, commemorating Black History Month, and listening to some jazz. Check out the calendar to find out what's going on this month!
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
Where Black and Indigenous History Come Together
Minnesota doesn’t typically come to mind when you think about slavery and the Civil War.
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