Archive for February 2012
Let’s Celebrate Women!
Today (2/29) is a “bridge” day between Black History Month and the month in which the world observes International Women’s Day (3/8). To celebrate, ABHM brings you two powerful videos. A powerful recitation by Alfre Woodard of Sojourner Truth’s speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” (from YouTube)
Read MoreNY Stock Exchange Recognizes African-American Pioneers (VIDEO)
Black pioneers of the New York Stock Exchange such as Joseph L. Searles III and brokerage firm Daniels & Bell received recognition.
Read MoreOctavia Spencer: I’m done with the bad parts
Octavia Spencer views her career and her worth as an actor differently now that she has won an Academy Award.
Read MoreOctavia Spencer of ‘The Help’ wins best-supporting actress Oscar for role she inspired
Octavia Spencer wins an Oscar for her role in The Help.
Read MoreCommentary: Remembering Black Atheists From History
While, not all Black Americans find community or meaning in religion, some Black atheists must deal with stigma.
Read MoreNew Monument Honors Last American Slave to Die
Sylvester Magee, who is believed to be the last-surviving slave in American history when he died in 1971, had no headstone for 40 years.
Read MoreThe Pressure of Preserving Our Legacy
The head curator for the national African-American museum tells The Root what goes into his job.
Read MoreNPR’s Ann-Elise Henzel interviews Virgil Cameron and Fran Kaplan about ABHM’s Virtual Museum
A brief interview with Virgil Cameron, son of ABHM Founder James Cameron, and Dr. Fran Kaplan, Coordinator of the new Virtual Museum.
Read MoreSome Exhibits to Come – The Middle Passage
See a list of of some of the exhibits planned for this gallery.
Read MoreSome Exhibits to Come – African Peoples Before Captivity
See a list of of some of the exhibits planned for this gallery.
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