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At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.
WASHINGTON ‒ Adam Sanchez remembers tears streaming down a student’s face as his high school class left the lower level of the National Museum of African American History and Culture a few ...
WATERLOO — The railroad car that sits on East Fourth Street is a symbol of the African American experience. A symbol of pain, loss and the struggle for equality. It also symbolizes a journey of ...
As Black History Month came to an end last week, I reflected on my identity as an African American at Brown. My contemplation has left me with more questions than answers, but there are a few things I ...
Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. “Puff Piece” (1991) pairs a black-and-white, Pollockesque splash with Superwoman or Supergirl (I’m not sure which ...
Pieces from the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio have been shared across the city and world in different exhibits. From art to literal comfort made with love, every quilt holds a ...
A guide to meaningful travel experiences that connect visitors with African American history, art, and traditions across the nation. African American travel experiences offer more than typical ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Augustana University and The South Dakota African American History Museum are working together to preserve African American heritage sites in Sioux Falls. SDAAHM ...
For more than 30 years, the SC African American Heritage Commission has taken a serious effort in preserving the rich African American History in South Carolina. The African American Historic ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - The African American Parade Celebration in Shreveport will celebrate its 37th year on Saturday with a big parade. The theme is African Americans and Labor. It is the largest ...
While individuals with darker skin, like many African Americans, benefit from higher melanin levels, which provide some natural protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, this protection is not ...
Proposed publicly by former Charleston mayor Joe Riley more than 20 years ago, and championed by Congressman Jim Clyburn, the nation’s second largest African American museum finally opened last ...