New NMAAHC Exhibit Honors Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism
Renowned educator and reformer Mary McLeod Bethune’s inspiring story and legacy are now featured in a new exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, titled “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism,” delves into the profound impact of Bethune and other influential […]
Artist William H. Johnson’s ‘Fighters for Freedom’ Collection on Display for the First Time in 75 Years
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is currently showcasing William H. Johnson’s “Fighters for Freedom” Collection, a series of portraits and vignettes painted in the 1940s as a tribute to African American activists, scientists, teachers, and performers as well as international leaders working to bring peace to the world. For the first time since 1946, […]
Smithsonian NMAAHC Launches New Online Exhibition Dedicated to Black Jesus
They’re showcasing Black messianic representation in art, history, and media! The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has announced a new online exhibition titled “Jesus’ Hair Like Wool.” This digital showcase explores the historical and contemporary ways Black figures have been depicted as messianic figures in American religion and popular culture, […]