The NATIONAL MUSEUM of AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE'S
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Exhibit
Revelation
Experience how abstract artists express history, identity, and emotion through color, line, and form in this digital companion to the National Museum of African American History and Culture's newest exhibition.
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Constellation
James Baldwin’s Passport
Born August 2, 1924, James Baldwin used travel as a path to freedom. View his passport and learn how he escaped segregation and racism while exploring his sexuality and identity through his writing.
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Stories / Historic Event
Hurricane Katrina
21 Years After Katrina: Explore the storm’s devastating impact on New Orleans and the resilience of the people who came together to rebuild their communities.
Interactive Timeline
Afrofuturist Flashpoints in Black Music
1900-2023
Through innovation, imagination, and experimentation, Black artists have used Afrofuturism to expand creative possibilities and shape new musical futures. Explore the timeline to discover Afrofuturist influences across Black musical history.
All of our digital exhibits are available virtually anytime.
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Stories / Community Story
Pullman Porters and Maids
African Americans working for the Pullman Company created the first Black labor union. Learn about the history of Pullman porters and maids, their working conditions, and their impact.
Recent Stories
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Abstraction in Seating Design
Seating designers transform everyday furnishings into objects of cultural storytelling. Learn how the principles of abstraction—form, line, gesture—shape seating design.
Stories / Historic Event
Juneteenth: Freedom on the Rise
African Americans have celebrated Juneteenth since 1866. Learn about early Juneteenth celebrations and discover how African Americans have defended their freedom since June 19, 1865.
Stories / Community Story
The Syphax Family and Freedman’s Village
The Syphax family was enslaved by George and Martha Washington– one of the nation’s founding families. Learn about the Syphaxes’ journey from slavery at Mount Vernon to freedom at Freedman’s Village.
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