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The schools agreed to end partnerships to continue receiving funds, which Donald Trump has been using as leverage in its anti-DEI campaign.

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The African American coral ensemble choir represents and honors the history and future of the choir, which was established in 1975 by Portia K and founder of African-American art Institute, Herman Hudson.

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As an attorney and activist, Constance Baker Motley fought for equal rights inside the courtroom and out.

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February 13, 2026
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Over 200 of the athletes representing our county at the Winter Olympics are Black, with many taking home medals.

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100 Years After a Black Family Was Forced Out, a Descendant Sues a California City

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The great-granddaughter of a couple who left town after facing threats of violence wants more than a token memorial.

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February 9, 2026

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance was a living tribute to Afro‑Caribbean history, showcasing the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

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Reading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?

February 6, 2026

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women.

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ABHM On-Line
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ABHM On-Site  
401 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212  USA
Phone: (414) 209-3640
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ABHM Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday - Monday
Closed

* For the safety of our guests and staff members, please reschedule your visit if you are not feeling well. Mask-wearing is not required but is welcomed.

ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. 

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