This is an essay contest for residents of Founders' Place ages 15 - 21 and 22 - 30. Participants can choose from four topics. Write an essay over one of the following topics: A. According to Merle Haggard’s 1971 song Okie from Muskogee, “we still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse.” Is the flag […]
This award winning, multi-faceted project went beyond the collection and transcription of interviews on African American history and civil rights by providing thousands of Kentuckians with multiple platforms for connecting to the stories shared in more than 175 interviews.
JANM’s Chief Curator Karen Ishizuka moderated a discussion with Russell Jeung (SF State University), Taz Ahmed (Good Muslim, Bad Muslim Podcast), Renee Tajima-Peña ("Asian Americans" series producer), and Robin Toma (LA County Human Relations Commission) about attacks on Asians and Asian Americans across the country during this global pandemic; Asians and Asian Americans speaking out […]
Downtown history tours often focus on the architecture of buildings and the businesses they held. Invariably, these stories primarily focus on men. The aim of this tour is to depart from the traditional narrative and, instead, show the indelible mark women have left on downtown Boise. Join the adventure (socially distanced, of course) to learn […]
This article explores the rediscovery of Juneteenth in the twenty-first century and how it has become an important American holiday.
This article explores youth activism in the South before, during, and after the civil rights campaigns led by Martin Luther King Jr.
A Stanford designer developed a design-based approach to help first-time voters navigate the ambiguity of election season. Here are a few lessons from that work.
Explore this virtual exhibit reviewing the 100-year history of the public library system in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"9066 to 9/11" focuses on the parallels between the post-September 11 treatment of Arab Americans and Muslims in this country with treatment of Japanese Americans after the start of World War II. Revealing striking similarities, the film addresses the mistreatment of immigrants in the United States, as well as the lack of historical memory by […]
Throughout US history, women toiled to improve their communities and to obtain the right to vote. Even after the passage of the 19th amendment, Black men and women continued to have their rights denied for decades. Let the stories of these everyday citizens who, despite obstacles, worked for change in their hometown, inspire your own efforts to improve the community […]
Join the National Archives for its first-ever virtual July 4th celebration! For 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States with a traditional reading ceremony of the Declaration of Independence on the Museum steps. This year, the National Archives lifts the words of the Declaration of Independence off of its parchment […]
Join us for a panel discussion about Unity in the Community with local leaders, State Representatives, and Lathrup Village residents. This is one component of our Juneteenth Celebration. Social distancing and masks are required.