Calendar of Events

The Center for African American Military History and the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum brings to you Living History reenactments. The reenactments depict African Americans experience in the military and other parts of history. There are (TWO) showings (1) 12:00pm/noon CST & 2:00pm CST   When: Saturday, April 17th Time: 12:00/noon & 2:00pm CST Location: Buffalo

Join The Center for African American Military History for an afternoon of Art, Music, and Mimosas on the Plaza. Additional information (i.e. menu items, drinks, number of guests to a table, and etc.) is all available on the Eventbrite link.    When: Sunday, April 18th Time: 11:00am-2:00pm CST Location: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 1836 Caroline

The From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, in partnership with the Frick Environmental Center of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, examines themes from the History Center’s award-winning exhibition through the presentation of film screenings throughout the year. Join us for an online screening of “Urban Roots” on April 21, as part of the 2021 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.

Tracing Your Family Tree: An Introduction to Genealogy Research Robert F. Smith Explore Your Family History Center of NMAAHC With the Margaret Walker Center Hannah Scruggs, Lisa Crawley, Angela Stewart and Alissa Rae Funderburk 12:00p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021 Register Here

The Milwaukee Public Museum and America’s Black Holocaust Museum are partnering for the United States debut of Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition, a new, global-touring exhibition that takes visitors on a personal journey through the life of the world’s most iconic freedom-fighter and political leader. Designed to educate, entertain, and inspire, this immersive and interactive exhibition features previously unseen film, photos,

Get your kettle, picnic blanket, and a snack spread, and join us in your backyard (or living room) to sample our virtual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts! Be invigorated with the smells and flavors of tea (tea tasting kit with or without tea fare will be available for purchase). Learn about the

You're invited to a special closing reception for "Jazz and the Black Aesthetic," an exhibit at the American Jazz Museum with Black Space Black Art. This event is free with a maximum capacity of 75 guests. Please use the RSVP button to reserve your spot on our guest list. Location:  American Jazz Museum Changing Gallery

Living While Black - A Town Hall  Discussion Wednesday, April 28 8 PM EST Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum  for  a virtual  town hall to discuss the state of the Black community as it relates to policing, racial and social justice.  As America watched the trial of Derrick Chauvin, just 10 miles away from

On Thursday, April 29th, 2021 at 5:00 pm DST, The I. P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium and South Carolina State University’s Department of Social Sciences will host the fourth event in the series, On Being A Citizen: The Role of Museums & Public Education This virtual event will require pre-registration and will be delivered via

Presented in partnership with UW Communication, UW Race & Equity Initiative, UW Department of Philosophy, and Seattle University Office of Diversity & Inclusion Join the Northwest African American Museum for an evening with Dr. Cornel West discussing "Critical Thinking and the Cultivation of Your True Self". Nationally-renowned public intellectual and award-winning author Dr. Cornel West,

Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America Thursday, April 29 7PM EST Often blamed for the rising rates of obesity and diabetes among black Americans, fast food restaurants like McDonald’s have long symbolized capitalism’s villainous effects on our nation’s most vulnerable communities. But how did fast food restaurants so thoroughly saturate black neighborhoods in the

Please join us (in-person/socially distances) on Mother's Day Weekend for the screening of Back Burner Dreams. This film tells the story of three women who are prompted to revisit, revive, and renew their dreams and passions after having put their own priorities on the “backburner” for years. Doors open at noon. There will be two screenings

Virtual Summit on Diversity Join arts professionals from around the country to explore best practices for nurturing diverse talent within museums and cultural institutions. Advancing Change: The Future of Museum Leadership is a free virtual summit that presents information and lessons learned over 30 years of offering the Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship at the Saint Louis

Session 1: Get Inspired! Date (May 6, 2021) | Time (11:00am PT, 2:00pm ET) Registration closes at 11:59pm PT on May 5th. Webinar will be streamed live on the Museum Learning Hub (museum-hub.org/watch-live). Beginner Level, Peer-to-peer introductory session Presenters:  Kristi McMillan, Director of Learning and Engagement, Asheville Art Museum Ross Stanton Jordan, Interim Director /

Join the National Park Service on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM CT to review the 2021 U.S. Gulf Coast hurricane season, preparations, and response for cultural institutions. Dan Reilly, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at National Weather Service Houston/Galveston, will discuss the upcoming hurricane season and hurricane preparedness with content about the specific risks from

Click Here for Lyric Live Tickets

You're invited to a VIP reception to celebrate the opening of “Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic,” a Smithsonian traveling exhibit. Enjoy Chinese food (Billie Holiday's favorite), and hear remarks from Executive Director Rashida Phillips and Director of Collections & Curatorial Affairs Dr. Dina Bennett. Live musical performances by Rashida Phillips, Piaget

Greenwood, a historic freedom colony in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was one of the most prominent concentrations of Black businesses during the early 20th century. According to 1920 city directories, there were 108 Black business establishments, including two newspapers, 41 groceries and meat markets and 30 cafes and restaurants. There were also offices for 33 professionals, including

Technical Workshop 2: Audience Participation in Live Streamed Programs Date (May 20, 2021) | Time (11:00am PT, 2:00pm ET) Registration closes at 11:59pm PT on May 19th. Webinar will be streamed live on the Museum Learning Hub (museum-hub.org/watch-live). Intermediate Leve Presenter: Alex Freeman, Executive Director, Texas Association of Museums Description: The second workshop in Module