A place to explorehistory and culturethrough anAfrican American lens
The Searchable Museum is transforming the museum experience, reaching beyond our walls to provide a rich digital experience and bringing the museum’s evocative content and immersive in-person visitor experience into homes around the world.
Kevin Young, Andrew W. Mellon Director Of The Smithsonian's National Museum Of African American History And Culture
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Reclaiming My Time
Explore design and art about rest, labor, and leisure in the African American community. Learn how artists are reclaiming their time.
The Brown v. Board decision overturned segregation in public schools. Learn how the Legal Defense Fund built lawsuits to challenge segregation in the courts.
The Brown v. Board decision overturned segregation in public schools. Learn how the Legal Defense Fund built lawsuits to challenge segregation in the courts.