Discussions of racism generally focus on the systemic disadvantage and harm to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color). This multimedia webinar explores the other side of the dynamic--how white people are systematically advantaged or privileged. Through historical and contemporary examples, Goodman explains what white privilege is, how it operates, ways it is experienced in
Explore the concept of the Empathetic Museum in this online discussion led by Melanie Adams, director of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, and Gretchen Jennings, who initiated the Empathetic Museum idea. Adams will speak about her efforts at the Missouri History Museum in the wake of Michael Brown's death, which served as an early inspiration for identifying institutional
The Margaret Walker Center in collaboration with Visionary Justice StoryLab, Mississippi Votes, and JSU G.I.R.L. will host a screening and panel discussion of director Shontina Vernon’s short narrative film Grrrl Justice at 6 p.m. (Central) this Friday, September 18, 2020. Grrrl Justice examines three characters’ journeys – one released from juvenile detention, another exploited by
Made for this Moment: Celebrating Four Years! Since opening on September 24, 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has used programs like the Women’s E3 Summit to spark critical conversations about race and challenge audiences to transform their understanding of the African American experience. And now, when the world needs us
Join filmmaker Cintia Cabib for a virtual screening and discussion of her new documentary about the lives and work of two accomplished but under-recognized Black women artists and their special bond as aunt and niece: Kindred Spirits: Artists Hilda Wilkinson Brown and Lilian Thomas Burwell. September 28 at 12pm View Event link: https://museum.gwu.edu/dc-mondays-kindred-spirits-artists-hilda-wilkinson-brown-and-lilian-thomas-burwell
Although most commonly associated with Topeka, Kansas—now home to the National Park Service’s Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site—Brown v. Board of Education was actually a portfolio of cases drawn from five communities. On September 17, 2020, the National Trust launched the Brown v. Board of Education National Treasure and collaborated with champions
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When: Fri, Oct 2 2020, 1 - 2pm Cost: FREE Organizer: NC African American Heritage Commission External URL: Registration Link Contact: Adrienne Nirde ncaahc@ncdcr.gov This webinar is the first installment of a six-part Zoom webinar series designed to offer guidance and strategies around how to sustain our institutions in this moment. The series will leverage
Join M-NCPPC for a virtual lecture in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2020. Omar Eaton-Martinez, Assistant Division Chief of the Natural and Historic Resources Division, M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation Prince George's County. Will present a thought provoking lecture. This program will be offered virtually via Microsoft Teams to access the event click on the
“Now What?” will examine how the various issues 2020 has presented, has us at a pivotal point in this country’s history. About this Event Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park's Anniversary Forum: “Now What?” 2020 has presented several challenges for America. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted schools, businesses and the lives of millions of citizens. It has
This webinar is the second installment of a six-part Zoom webinar series designed to offer guidance and strategies around how to sustain our institutions in this moment. The series will leverage the expertise of sixteen heritage practitioners from across the country to address numerous topics. 2020 has been an unprecedented year. In many ways, our
Join historians, artists, and educators to explore the history of African Americans and the vote in the State of Maryland. This virtual experience includes: A virtual tour of The Black Vote Mural Project "We the People" Presentation by Cheryl McLeod, MCAAHC Anti-Racism PSA Educational Workshops Interview with Eddie Brown, Brown Capital Management "Black Economics and the
Join more than 2,000 attendees at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s online conference, PastForward Online 2020, October 27–30. Several sessions are free and open to the public (registration is still required in order to gain virtual access). You can attend the following PastForward sessions for free (all times are in Eastern Time): Memorialization: Confederate Statues, African
Using modern technology to help educate visitors and share history can be a difficult thing to navigate for many organizations. Join STQRY for this free webinar with guest speaker, Julia Zungri to discuss digital media & holocaust museums in a post-survivor era. About Julia Zungri: After receiving a Master’s in History from McMaster University, Julia
Effective and Equitable Community Engagement: Collaborating with Integrity and Reciprocity Join CCLI (Cultural Competence Learning Institute) to learn how museums can build effective and equitable partnerships with community organizations. This webinar will focus on the three-year Ways of Knowing partnership among Six Nations Indian Museum, Akwesasne Cultural Center, and The Wild Center, a natural history center located
2020 has put a spotlight on racial disparities in America causing many to question, what is white supremacy, how did this evolution take place, and how do we move from here? Join us and the Association of African American Museums as we feature the new documentary The American Legacy of White Supremacy (LOWS). After the
This webinar is the third installment of a six-part Zoom webinar series designed to offer guidance and strategies around how to sustain our institutions in this moment. The series will leverage the expertise of sixteen heritage practitioners from across the country to address numerous topics. 2020 has been an unprecedented year. In many ways, our
November 19, 2020 Virtual Exhibition Celebration 6 p.m. EST Exclusive Members-Only Reception 7:30 p.m. EST RSVP here: https://africa.si.edu/support/members-invite/?mc_cid=f8d8f8d484&mc_eid=9e62d0a277
Historic Lyric Theater Restored Auditorium and Stage Reveal Event. Join us as we celebrate the Black Archives 43rd Anniversary with a reveal of the retro-restoration of the 1913 historic Lyric Theater stage proscenium and auditorium. We have brought the character back to the theater! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkceutpzspGtT5tI71zuLQo_XLCXYJvPbE
America's Black Holocaust Museum's founder, Dr. James Cameron, was an avid reader and inspiring writer and educator. To this day, he is the only known survivor of a lynching to write and publish a memoir about such an experience. In his honor, we have created this pilot book club to bring together a community of