African American History Museum
How to Get Timed-Entry Passes for National Museum of African American History and Culture
It's finally time to plan your trip to NMAAHC
What You Don’t Know About Olympian Tommie Smith’s Silent Gesture
The simple act of civil disobedience, thrusting a black-gloved fist in the air, produced shock waves across the nation
Few Artifacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Still Exist. These Iron Blocks Help Tell That Gut-Wrenching Story
A profound symbol of the horrific conditions aboard a slave ship is the ballast used as a counterweight for human cargo
Five Things to Know About Pullman Porters
As the oldest Pullman porters die, it's time to reflect on the proud legacy of these African-American workers
The Revolutionary War Patriot Who Carried This Gunpowder Horn Was Fighting for Freedom—Just Not His Own
Simbo, an African-American patriot, fought for his country's liberty and freedom even as a large population remained enslaved
This Segregated Railway Car Offers a Visceral Reminder of the Jim Crow Era
Subtle and not-so-subtle reminders of a time when local and state laws forced racial segration
Headgear Fit for a Champion: What Muhammad Ali Left Behind
The boxer may be dead, but physical traces of his audacious life remain
A Long-Lost Manuscript Contains a Searing Eyewitness Account of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
An Oklahoma lawyer details the attack by hundreds of whites on the thriving black neighborhood where hundreds died 95 years ago
To Really Appreciate Louis Armstrong's Trumpet, You Gotta Play it. Just Ask Wynton Marsalis
It’s not always the white-glove treatment; some artifacts live on through performance
Come Inside the New African American History Museum (Photos)
Take a peek behind the scenes to see how curators, architects and designers are prepping for the museum's historic opening
The Priceless Impact Harriet Tubman Will Have as the Face of the $20 Bill
Curator Nancy Bercaw from the African American History Museum discusses the freedom fighter's ongoing legacy
'Unbought and Unbossed': When a Black Woman Ran for the White House
The congresswoman tried to win the White House by consolidating the Black vote and the women's vote, but she ran into trouble
Beyond Raspberry Berets: What Prince Left Behind
From portraits to guitars, The Artist’s legacy lives on at the Smithsonian
Vintage Photos Recall the Early Days of Hip-Hop, Before It Became a Billion-Dollar Industry
More than 400 images from the 1980s to the early 2000s detail the "standout moments" of the rise of Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash, Jay Z and many more artists
How the Green Book Helped African-American Tourists Navigate a Segregated Nation
Listing hotels, restaurants and other businesses open to African-Americans, the guide was invaluable for Jim-Crow era travelers
Recalling an Era When the Color of Your Skin Meant You Paid to Vote
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a ruling that made the poll tax unconstitutional
What Makes the Underground Railroad Such a Rich Opportunity for Storytelling
On television and in the new Smithsonian museum, the path to freedom comes alive
A Sports Curator at the Smithsonian Unpacks the Myths and Reality in the Film "Race"
Jesse Owens is best known for his performance at the 1936 Berlin Games, but curator Damion Thomas says there is more to the story
Ray Charles Returns to the White House
The blind king of soul once sat down with Richard Nixon, now his music will be performed by a host of musicians for Barack Obama
Opening Day for the New African American History Museum Is Announced
Thirteen years in the making, the museum says it will open its doors September 24, 2016
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