May 15 and 16 Screenings: When Liberty Burns

About This Event The documentary, “When Liberty Burns” highlights the life and death of Arthur L. McDuffie. On December 17th, 1979, after failing to stop for a traffic light, police

Jackson State Class of 1970 Commencement Ceremony

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, Jackson State University will hold a special Commencement ceremony for the Class of 1970 on the Gibbs-Green Memorial Plaza. For the first

Finding Family in Tragedy and Trauma

Join the Senator John Heinz History Center, the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Africana Studies University of Pittsburgh with the annual African American Genealogy

Entrepreneurial Masterclass 3

The Entrepreneurial Masterclasses will continue to take place each month with terrific speakers who will provide information to enhance your own empowerment. Our 3rd masterclass will be presented on Saturday,

Tulsa: The Fire And The Forgotten

Thursday, May 20, 2021 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm National Museum of African American History and Culture (Virtual Program) This documentary presents research into the history of Greenwood from its origins and how

Civil Rights Law and Environmental Justice Workshop

DESCRIPTION This two-day virtual workshop will gather practicing Civil Rights and Environmental attorneys with current law students, community advocates and residents, and non-profit leaders. Sessions will explore the intersection of civil

Registration: Module 3

Many museums, archives, and cultural institutions already have or are working towards creating digital collections. This module provides the tools, resources, best practices, and descriptive standards needed for building a

BLANK SLATE MONUMENT: HOPE FOR A NEW AMERICA

YOU'RE INVITED You're invited to join Kentucky State Representative Pamela Stevenson and Louisville Metro Mayor Greg Fischer for the official unveiling of the Blank Slate Monument with a VIP Meet and Greet followed by a Q&A with Ghanaian Artist Kwame

Historically Speaking: In Remembrance Of Greenwood

NMAAHC and Smithsonian Magazine convene to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. A panel discussion will explore the development of the city's Greenwood District, the events which led to its Black residents being