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Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives —the group co-founded by direct descendants of Douglass— is celebrating the famous abolitionist leader and Rochester resident’s birthday with an exciting new announcement to honor his and his family’s legacy. Rochester will soon be the home of the Frederick Douglas Museum Center for Knowledge, Equality and Justice. The group recently purchased a […]
The power of the media and other imagery are very influential forces in shaping the perceptions of individuals, communities, and even the world. But this power doesn’t always create positive perceptions; it can also create negative ones. To shed light on the damage that may result from racist objects and imagery, the Rochester Museum & […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo just announced a $3.5 million capital Grant to help launch the 1st ever universal hip hop museum dedicated to hip hop music & the culture. Everybody knows the South Bronx has been credited as the birthplace of hip hop back in the 1970s. Back in the beginning stages of hip hop People would say […]
Yes it is without a doubt real news that NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s jersey will be a part of an exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History.
This is pretty amazing! Black Panther’s suit worn by Chadwick Boseman from the movie Black Panther will be added to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture!
It’s official Oprah Winfrey is African American history. Not joking, starting June 8th Oprah will have her own exhibit in the National Museum Of African American History and Culture.
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