In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to showcase some fantastic, likely unknown, stories about the courage, love, and talents of some of the most creative Americans. These stories are housed in the digital archives at the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the only national museum dedicated to sharing African Americans’ historic and ongoing experiences. Expand your understanding of the historical context that led to much of the development of Arts & Culture in the United States.
- Read through the journey of dance legend, Alvin Ailey and his Dance Theater – Transforming Dance around the World
- Understand the detailed and floral history of Mae Reeves’s hat shop – Hats Off to Mae Reeves!
- Learn about some of the most barrier-breaking Black architects and planners – Building a Better Future
- A look at the voice of Marian Anderson – Her Song and Her Spirit Could Not Be Silenced
- The story of a legendary gospel singer who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Takes Flight
- Remember the icons of American entertainers – Unforgettable Nat King Cole, Flip Wilson & American Television
- Talent knows no racial barriers or bias and that is true of these four African American artists – Brilliant Lights: Four Amazing Talents
- A look at Hollywood’s narratives about African American history – Slavery, Hollywood, and Public Discourse
- The promotion of Black publications and popular culture – African Americans in Full Color
- The “Great Migration” to Harlem brought some of the most brilliant talents and minds to the forefront for African American history – A New African American Identity: The Harlem Renaissance
Want to learn more about the National Museum of African American History? Check out its virtual exhibitions, online collections and digital resources.
