Frances Albrier: Californian Rights Activist
The life of west coast activist Frances M. Albrier (1898-1987) brings into sharp focus the unsung role of Californians in the early fight for American civil, labor and human rights.Read More
Women
Annie Malone and Madam C.J. Walker: Pioneers of the African American Beauty Industry
Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker were pioneers of the African American beauty industry and successful businesswomen. Each developed haircare and beauty products, launched highly successful businesses and employed hundreds of African...Read More
Five You Should Know: African American Suffragists
The women's suffrage movement had many heroines who bravely fought for the rights of women in the United States. Here are the stories of five African American suffragists who helped women in America secure the right to vote.Read More
Building a Better Future
To mark our symposium "Shifting the Landscape: Black Architects and Planners, 1968 to Now" — which focused on the activism, engagement, and impact of black architects and planners over the past fifty years — we share the stories of two pioneering...Read More
The Queen of Soul: An Appreciation
The National Museum of African American History and Culture mourns the passing of Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul." Her voice, one of the most captivating in generations, was unrivaled and changed the landscape of American music. Read More
Her Song and Her Spirit Could Not Be Silenced
The great operatic contralto Marian Anderson is most often recalled for her brave and stirring performance from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, after the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow her to sing from the stage...Read More