Huge news for Williamsburg. If this project is brought to fruition not only will the “Historic Triangle” gain the most critical (and missing) component to its historic narrative but a large amenity for travelers interested in the Civil War era.
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A bleak example (one of many) of white mobs, incited by racism violently destroying black communities. I remember visiting Tulsa in 2002 or so, and not hearing a thing about the Greenwood massacre, despite extensively touring the city with a local family. #ANationsStory
Today’s symposium, Mascots, Myths, Monuments and Memory, will examine the history and contested memory of racialized mascots, Civil War monuments, and other public memorials. #ANationsStory
Watch live: Facebook.com/NMAAHC
About to speak at #ANationsStory happening at Smithsonian NMAAHC. See below for the livestream link! twitter.com/NMAAHC/status/…
Emmett Till’s mom insisted that his casket be opened so we would never forget the brutality of his attack. #ANationsStory twitter.com/nmaahc/status/…
On this #MemorialDay , I join all Americans who honor the service and sacrifice of our military heroes.
#ANationsStory #APeoplesJourney
#OnThisDay in 1921, the deadliest racial massacre in U.S. history began in the thriving Greenwood African American community of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK was destroyed by a racist mob. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory
Today Emmett Till would have been 77 years old. He was kidnapped and killed at 14 for accusations of crossing the 'color line' in 1955 Mississippi. #ANationsStory
#OnThisDay in 1921, one of the deadliest racial massacres in U.S. history began in the thriving Greenwood African American community of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK was destroyed by a racist mob. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory
Thurgood Was A Helluva Lawyer Bless u for REMEMBERING to #NeverForget #ReparationsNow May 31, 1921 #Greenwood #TulsaRaceMassacre #ANationsStory #Maafa The HOLOCAUST for the African Indigenous American CONTINUES!
#MemorialDay , also known as Decoration Day, is an annual holiday where our nation pauses to honor the service and sacrifice of military heroes who gave their lives for our freedoms.
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Mascots, Myths, Monuments, & Memory is off to a great start! Can’t wait to revisit the 4 Continents sculptures at National Museum of the American Indian in NYC # NMAAHC #ANationsStory Smithsonian NMAAHC
#MemorialDay , also known as Decoration Day, is an annual holiday where our nation pauses to honor the service and sacrifice of military heroes who gave their lives for our freedoms. #ANationsStory #APeoplesJourney
Today we launch Talking About Race, a new online portal designed to help individuals, families, and communities talk about racism, racial identity and the way these forces shape every aspect of American culture.
Learn more: s.si.edu/2XLsrFU #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory
Happy Easter! Follow the link in our bio to view more Easter related objects and photographs in our collection. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory
African American soldiers have served in every war in the US. In choosing to join the military, African Americans sought to have their service understood by the nation as a demand for liberty and citizenship. We honor your sacrifice. #VeteransDay #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory
If you are committed to #DoingTheWork , here’s a great resource from Smithsonian NMAAHC, Talking About Race. #ANationsStory
#OnThisDay 160 years ago, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It read, 'all persons held as slaves' within the rebellious states 'are, and henceforward shall be free.'
Learn more about this monumental anniversary: s.si.edu/3G8o7Xz #ANationsStory
Happy Birthday to Earvin Magic Johnson
A man I aspired to be growing up.
Great picture of him via Smithsonian NMAAHC
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#OnThisDay in 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first African American to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South, at William Frantz School in New Orleans, Louisiana. For the entire school year, only 1 teacher taught Bridges, in a classroom by herself. #ANationsStory
