The National Museum of African American History and Culture, opening in Washington in September, had some delicate decisions to make about slavery, Bill Cosby and President Obama.
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A First Look Inside the Smithsonian’s African American Museum: Stunning Views, Grand Scale
A dream for 100 years, the National Museum of African American History and Culture promises to become an instant favorite when it opens Sept. 24, its soaring spaces and magical views of the Mall a fitting setting for its tale of African American history and achievement.
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Wendy Hilliard, Lynette Love Awarded Cass Tech Top Athletes of the Century
Today, Cass Technical High School Alumni Association’s (CTAA) Centennial Celebration Hall of Fame Committee recently announced that Cass Technical High School alumni and athletes, Wendy Hilliard and Lynnette Love, would be awarded Top Athletes of the Century and inducted into its Athlete Hall of Fame.
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Minnesota State Legislature Launches ‘PRINCE Act’
After hundreds contacted death investigators claiming to be related to Prince, the Minnesota legislature introduced a new act protecting his image. Meanwhile, a Missouri man claims to be the Purple One’s sole heir.
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The Preservation Puzzle of Mystery Manor, an Oasis of Black Culture in Pittsburgh
From the front yard, the run-down Queen Anne-style mansion at 7101 Apple Street in Pittsburgh appears to have its best days behind it, much like the surrounding, predominantly African-American Homewood neighborhood.
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Documentary Uncovers Student Challenges During D.C.’s Crack Epidemic
Washington, D.C. has been known over the years by several monikers, “Our Nation’s Capital,” “Chocolate City,” and for an unfortunate period of time, America’s “Murder Capital.”
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12,000 Square Feet Across Two Floors Black History Museum Opens In Richmond
The highly anticipated opening of the new Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond officially opens its doors to the public at the Leigh Street Armory, located at 122 W. Leigh St., on Tuesday, May 10.
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‘Dandy Lion’ Exhibition Explores The Rise Of Global Black Dandyism
The worldwide style phenomenon known as ‘Black Dandyism’ is showing no signs of slowing down.
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Officials Announce New Details of National Museum of African American Music
Nashville music scene just received a significant boost. Monday, leaders behind the National Museum of African American Music announced major contributors
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Troy Workshop on African-American Genealogical Research in Dothan
A renowned expert on Alabama genealogical records will lead a workshop on the challenges and best research practices for researching African-American family histories at the downtown branch of the Dothan Houston County Library on Saturday, May 21.
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