The Life and Work of Phillis Wheatley
with Krystal Mackie, Jeanette Providence, and Sandra Trenholm
Discover the eighteenth-century poet who was enslaved, became free, and built a lasting legacy.
The Heart and Soul of Fannie Lou Hamer
by Earnest N. Bracey
Read about the life and advocacy about Civil Rights leader and National Women’s Political Caucus cofounder Fannie Lou Hamer.
Ten Ways to Teach Rosa Parks
by Jeanne Theoharis and Say Burgin
Read about ten common misconceptions about Civil Rights legend Rosa Parks.
The Union Army and Juneteenth
1865
Learn more about the origins of Juneteenth through this print.
African American Experiences, 1878-Present
with Kellie Carter Jackson, Charles McKinney, and Yohuru Williams
Dive into a panel covering African American experiences after Reconstruction with three historians.
Black Volunteers in the Nation’s First Epidemic
1794
Read Absalom Jones and Richard Allen’s narrative of the African American community’s response to the 1793 yellow fever epidemic.
Voting restrictions for African Americans
1944
Investigate a pamphlet that documented cases of voter suppression in southern states written by a group of southern editors and writers.
Mary Ellen Pleasant, Freedom-Fighting Entrepreneur
by Lynn M. Hudson
An introduction to Mary Ellen Pleasant, an abolitionist and businesswoman who flourished on the East and West Coasts.
Black Women in Entrepreneurship
by Andrea Smith-Hunter
Learn about the challenges and opportunities Black women entrepreneurs face, from financial barriers to networking, mentorship, and growth.
HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
with Ayesha Rascoe
Learn more about the experience of individuals who attended an HBCU.
Mary McLeod Bethune’s Impact
with Noliwe Rooks
Learn about Mary McLeod Bethune’s life, her involvement in politics and civil rights, and her work’s lasting impact.
Painting Independence in Boston: Prince Demah
by Jennifer Van Horn
Learn more about an enslaved artist during the American Revolution.
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