America UnMasked: Artist Talk

2020 hit America with a double punch of Covid-19 and the attack on Black lives. America UnMasked is a collection of photos that depicts the true America through Marches and protest. Join us for a candid conversation with artist Terran Watkins out of Denver, Colorado who will share his passion for photography, his new love

Buffalo Soldiers Museum: Drive-in Movie Night

Join the BSNM for an evening of fun, concessions, and a great movie. Come early, browse the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, and learn more about the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Shop the pop-up gift shops and get your movie concessions. Gates open at 7pm. Movie starts at 8pm. Proceeds benefit both museums.   When: Saturday,

Building Community: MAD

Museum After Dark - This month BSNM is partnering with the NAACP( Houston) for a community happy hour celebrating art! Join us for a great happy hour with a twist art. When: Wednesday, April 14th  Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm CST Location: Buffalo Soldier National Museum 1836 Caroline St. Houston, Tx, 77004 Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-building-community-tickets-145763942877

Buffalo Soldiers Museum: Living History

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

Brunch on the Plaza

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

Virtual Program: Urban Roots

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.

Virtual Meet and Greet: Black Inventors Hall of Fame

Dr. Dale Caldwell and James Howard are  inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Black Inventors Hall of Fame Discussion Time: Apr 21, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3966790324?pwd=ZFI3S1dqajRnTEhiWnE3aVpXc2VTUT09 Meeting ID: 396 679 0324 Passcode: 155435

Tracing Your Family Tree: An Introduction to Genealogy Research

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

Opening: Nelson Mandela – The Official Exhibition

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,

Virtual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts

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

Closing Reception for Jazz and the Black Aesthetic

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

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

Virtual Event: It Takes A Village: Critical Thinking & The Cultivation of Your True Self

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

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

Mother’s Day Film Screening and Discussion

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

Advancing Change: The Future of Museum Leadership

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

Module 2 of Museum Learning Hub: Session 1

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 /

Hurricane Season Preparations for U.S. Gulf Coast Cultural institutions

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