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Dutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
While few European leaders who admitted culpability for slavery, the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander issued an apology.
ABHM Book Club Presents: The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted For Young People)
This month’s book selection is “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)” by Jeanne Theoharis, which we will discuss via Zoom. The event will be led by ABHM’s Jr Griots (docents)!
Sotomayor and Jackson slam idea that U.S. is ‘colorblind’
Justices Sotomayor and Brown Jackson are not staying quiet about the Supreme Court’s decisions to strike down affirmative action.
Supreme Court strikes down college affirmative action programs
The Supreme Court has officially struck down a law that many believe made college admissions more fair to people of color.
Slavery’s descendants: America’s family secret
A Reuters report reveals on politicians’ slaveholding ancestors encourages us to think critically about our nation’s past.
Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024
SCOTUS has lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the chances that the state will have to create another majority-Black congressional district.
Supreme Court Ruling Presents Challenges for Innocent Federal Prisoners
Innocence may no longer matter for some wrongfully convicted prisoners are a recent Supreme Court decision.
Philip Schuyler Is Knocked Off His Pedestal in Albany
Civil War general Philip J. Schuyler is in the public eye again, and this time not just because of Hamilton.
How ex-Confederates spread racist attitudes far and wide after the Civil War
The National Bureau of Economic Research has traced the impact of former Confederates migrating from the south and brining racism with them.
In its push for more Black players, MLB hopes results are on the horizon from grassroots efforts
After a record low number of Black MLB players in the last few years, efforts are being made to focus recruitment tactics on diversity.
How It Feels to Have Your Life Changed By Affirmative Action
The expectation that the U.S. Supreme Court will soon end or limit race-conscious admissions is causing anxiety for prospective students of color.
Most Black People Live in States With the Highest Student Debt
Research has shown that Black college graduates are moving to cities with a higher cost of living in order to find jobs to pay off their student loans. However, their debt is increasing as a result.
Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness
Since President Biden proclaimed it a holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become increasingly more recognized. However, many Americans are still uneducated about its significance.
Tori Bowie’s death shows how pervasive racial disparities are in maternal health
Health disparities are especially concerning for pregnant Black women, and success and money aren’t an effective buffer.
Turning pain into power: How a grieving mother transformed a neglected block near Detroit into a village of beauty and opportunity
After the death of her two sons, Shamayim Harris channeled her grief into rebuilding her community, Highland Park, Michigan.
Family of Woman whose Cells Led to breakthroughs in Medicine May Finally Get Justice
After being stolen and sold by pharmaceutical companies for 70 years, Henrietta Lack’s immortal cells and her family are finally about to have their day in court.
Fort Polk to be renamed Fort Johnson to honor World War I hero
The US Army will rename Louisiana’s Fort Polk military base to strip the Confederate leader of the tribute and honor a Black WWI soldier, Sgt. Henry Johnson.
60 years ago, Medgar Evers became a martyr of the Civil Rights Movement
Medgar Evers, martyr of the Civil Rights movement, was murdered 60 years ago today by a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Today, we remember his legacy.
Large-scale study will culminate in the Oxford Dictionary of African American English, a dream come true for historian Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Oxford University Press will build on the idea of Henry Louis Gates Jr. with their upcoming African American dictionary.
ABHM Celebrates Juneteenth: A Week Of Events Honoring Family & Community
This Juneteenth, ABHM invites you to join us throughout the week to celebrate freedom, family, art, culture, and community. All of the week’s events and admission to the museum will be free and open to the public thanks to a generous donation from Herb Kohl Philanthropies.
