Black History Month
How the Smithsonian Can Help African American Families Research Their Ancestors
The National Museum of African American History and Culture offers service and tips for genealogy efforts
America's First Black Physician Sought to Heal a Nation's Persistent Illness
An activist, writer, doctor and intellectual, James McCune Smith, born enslaved, directed his talents to the eradication of slavery
A Brief History of the Invention of the Home Security Alarm
A hardworking nurse envisioned a new way to know who was at the door
How the Unresolved Debate Over Black Male Suffrage Shaped the Presidential Election of 1868
At the height of the Reconstruction, the pressing issue was Black male suffrage
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
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
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
Gordon Parks' Photos of 20th-Century Black Americans Are More Relevant Than Ever
An exhibition at NYC's Jack Shainman Gallery underscores the contemporary resonance of the photographer's work
New Book Draws Inspiration From Life Stories of African American Women
In “Brave. Black. First.,” meet more than 50 African American women who changed the world
This Map Details More Than 200 Massachusetts Sites Connected to African-American History
You can contribute to the project by suggesting new entries or proposing edits to existing ones via the project’s main hub
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