Welcome to the Searchable Museum
A place to explorehistory and culturethrough anAfrican American lens
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
Through community institutions and activism, African Americans crafted possibilities in a world that denied them opportunities.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Bridget “Biddy” Mason helped to establish the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles.
Skydiving entrepreneur Howard “Skippy” Smith founded one of the first Black-owned and managed war production plants during World War II.
The Mississippi Health Project II
In June and October of 2021, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. offered an array of health services to Mississippi residents in underserved communities.
Homer G. Phillips Hospital and School of Nursing
Homer G. Phillips Hospital served as the preeminent training facility for African American nurses and physicians during segregation.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Bridget “Biddy” Mason helped to establish the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles.
The Mississippi Health Project II
In June and October of 2021, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. offered an array of health services to Mississippi residents in underserved communities.
Skydiving entrepreneur Howard “Skippy” Smith founded one of the first Black-owned and managed war production plants during World War II.
Homer G. Phillips Hospital and School of Nursing
Homer G. Phillips Hospital served as the preeminent training facility for African American nurses and physicians during segregation.
African Americans continue the fight for social justice and equal treatment under the law.
Structural racism and racist beliefs about African Americans shape access to care and health outcomes.
African Americans established schools for their communities and have taken innovative approaches to education while challenging segregation and discrimination.
While serving the nation, African Americans continued to fight for justice and their own freedom
African Americans continue the fight for social justice and equal treatment under the law.
African Americans established schools for their communities and have taken innovative approaches to education while challenging segregation and discrimination.
Understand
How We Know What We Know
Methods, tools, and sources used to study African American history and culture
