Special Exhibitions
Risking Everything: The Fight for Black Voting Rights
This gallery explores the history of the struggle for Black voting rights, culminating in Freedom Summer of 1964. It details the key events of Freedom Summer, including the battle for voting rights, the establishment of Freedom Schools, and the formation of a new political party in Mississippi. Additionally, it connects this fight for voting rights to Milwaukee and Wisconsin, home to America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) and the Wisconsin Black Historical Society & Museum (WBHSM). The exhibit concludes with a discussion on the ongoing fight for voting rights today, highlighting its roots in this inspiring historical journey.
Read MoreEchoes of Equality: Art Inspired by Memphis and Maya
Witness profound storytelling through art, where history, resilience, and societal change intertwine to create masterpieces provoking thought and inspiring dialogue. Discover the rich narratives within each artwork, from Ruby Bridges’ courage to Dr. King’s influential power and Maya Angelou’s resilience, along with commentary on segregation in Milwaukee.
Read MorePortraiture of Resistance
Resist! Exhibit features the artistic portraits of prominent resistance leaders. Poetry creatively walks the audience through the exhibit and our historical journey towards a more just and balanced world.
Read MoreFreedom-Lovers’ Pledge
Take the Freedom Lovers’ Pledge here and stand with others from around the US who commit to working for racial justice, repair and healing. (For minors who wish to pledge, you’ll find a parental permission form here as well.)
Read MoreStories Behind the Postcards: Paintings and Collages of Jennifer Scott
This series of six paintings and three collages is the response of Chicago artist Jennifer Scott to souvenir lynching postcards. She thought about what she did not see in the postcards: the family members left behind to take down the victim, to mourn and bury the remains-if there was enough to bury.
Read MoreThe Freedom-Lovers’ Roll Call Wall
ABHM calls on people everywhere to work for liberty and justice for all. Stand with us by signing our Freedom Lovers’ Pledge. Let others know of your commitment by putting your name (and photo if you’re willing) alongside other Freedom Lovers on our Roll Call Wall. Thank you!
Read MoreMemorial to the Victims of Lynching
Launched online in December 2011, this is, we believe, the first memorial to remember the many victims of lynching in the United States. Here we gather their life stories, say their names, and note where and when these thousands of men, women and children were terrorized and murdered.
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