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African American historical marker destroyed in Alabama city
People in a historic Alabama city are outraged after a historical marker was destroyed. This isn’t the first time that a ...
Police investigating destruction of Alabama historical markers honoring Black heritage, suffrage movement
The destroyers do not understand that the history is written in our hearts, and we will not allow it to be erased." ...
Closure of federal library service could have $3 million impact on Alabama libraries
Alabama librarians are worried that more than $3 million in federal funding will be in jeopardy after President Donald Trump ...
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$8.5 million awarded to preserve 30 Historically Black Churches across the U.S.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is awarding $8.5 million in ...
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Alabama lawmakers introduce bill to protect Civil Rights landmarks
The act prohibits the sale of all federally owned landmarks listed on the national register of historic places.
Bill introduced to protect Civil Rights landmarks
The act prohibits the sale of all federally owned landmarks listed on the national register of historic places.
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In ‘Illuminated Threads,’ Artist Faig Ahmed Distorts Pious History
Courtesy the Birmingham Museum of Art It feels remarkably apt that an exhibition of rugs from the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region is staged in a gallery space that loosely echoes ...
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Traveling exhibit in Charleston sheds light on African American history's impact
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The Sankofa African American Museum made a pitstop in Charleston on Sunday to showcase African American history to the community. Museum curator Angela Jennings said ...
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Charleston's African American museum lands a $750K grant. Here's how it'll use it.
As the International African American Museum prepares to mark its second anniversary, a $750,000 grant will further several of its key initiatives. The funding is the latest installment of ...
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Nevada Museum Owner Wants City To Help Reopen Her Establishment Instead Of Building A New One
Walker's African American Museum is reportedly excluded from Nevada's new Hundred Plan in Action, but she plans to reopen within six months. Gwen Walker, owner of the Walker African American ...
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With New Land Deal, Sarasota African American Cultural Center Moves Closer to Becoming Reality
has secured a path forward for its long-anticipated African American Art Center and History Museum. The Sarasota City Commission this week approved an "option to purchase" agreement, allowing ...
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Get To Know Malika Pryor, Chief Learning & Engagement Officer, Of Charleston’s International African American Museum
The Detroit native is the Chief Learning & Engagement Officer at the International African American Museum (IAAM). Opened in June of 2023, the International African American Museum is a national ...