Remembering the Harlem Hellfighters
One of the most renowned units of African American combat troops during World War I was the highly decorated 369th Infantry Regiment — best known as the “Harlem Hellfighters” — heroes whose stories, until recently, had largely been forgotten.Read More
Photographing Hip-Hop Culture
The Museum acquired Bill Adler’s Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection in 2015 providing the impetus to create the recent exhibition, Represent: Hip-Hop Photography.Read More
The Women Behind the Music
Jazz evolved from ragtime, an American style of syncopated instrumental music. Jazz first materialized in New Orleans, and is often distinguished by African American musical innovation. Multiple styles of the genre exist today from the dance...Read More
Help the Museum Win a Webby Award
This year, the Museum is nominated for People’s Voice Webby Award. Voting closes Thursday, April 19. Read More
“Our Last and Best Hope”: Revisiting Women’s Role in the Poor People’s Campaign
The women of the Poor People’s Campaign, each fighting for equality, advancing a longstanding vision, and mobilizing networks, reveal much about the spirit of those six weeks in Washington, D.C.Read More
