Interpreting African American History: Q & A with Richard M. Josey

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello , United States

First-person interpretation can help the past come alive, but it can be a heavy responsibility—especially when sharing difficult history. Portraying an enslaved person can be especially challenging, both professionally and personally. Richard M. Josey discusses his years as a first-person interpreter, the lessons he learned, and how he now shares those lessons as a consultant […]

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Confederate Monument Interpretation Guide

Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA, United States

Interested in the debate about Confederate monuments in the United States? Check out this guide designed by the Atlanta History Center which offers resources about researching different monuments. You'll learn how to better understand who erected the monument, when, and why, in order to inform thoughtful discussions.

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Monticello to Main Street Self-Guided Walking Tour

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello Charlottesville, VA, United States

Enslaved men, women, and children not only built Monticello; they and their descendants also helped build the city of Charlottesville. This tour is based largely on the research of Monticello historian Lucia "Cinder" Stanton, and shares the stories of free and enslaved African Americans with ties to Monticello who left a lasting impact on Charlottesville […]

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Seizing Freedom Podcast

Seizing Freedom , United States

Ending slavery in America required so much more than official declarations and battlefield victories. Freedom gets built up over time—through a billion tiny, everyday acts. It’s there in the chance to enlist and fight for a cause. It’s there in the effort to reunite families torn apart by the cruelty of slave trading. It’s there […]

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Juneteenth with Civics Unplugged and Points of Light

Civics Unplugged , United States

Civics Unplugged and Points of Light are partnering to celebrate the brilliance and beauty of Black history and culture and begin charting the path towards an equitable and restorative future. We will have a panel featuring civil rights advocates from various intersections to discuss how we can empower youth to address various facets of systemic […]

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Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington

New-York Historical Society , United States

Celebrate Pride month and join us to explore the life and impact of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and openly gay man. Talk to one of the co-authors of Troublemaker for Justice, Michael G. Long, and dig into Rustin’s adherence to non-violence and civil disobedience, and his belief in the value of community organizing. […]

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Author Talk: Annette Gordon-Reed in conversation with Virginia Prescott

Atlanta History Center , United States

Join Atlanta History Center for a free Author Talk featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed. Dr. Gordon-Reed will be discussing her new book, On Juneteenth, with journalist Virginia Prescott. There will be a recording available on YouTube a few days after the event.

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Short History Videos about Rhode Island and its State House

Rhode Island Department of State Providence, RI, United States

Explore this playlist of short videos (most are less than 3 minutes) about RI and its State House. Learn about the signatures of 17th century Indigenous leaders, watch conservators put together a 250 year old copy of the Declaration of Independence, and learn about the RI State House.

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The Trail to Indigenous People’s Day

DC Humanities Truck DC, United States

Take a stroll with Indigenous protestors through this web exhibit highlighting the history of various demonstrations and walks for Native rights on Turtle Island. The exhibit also features short-form oral histories from Indigenous Peoples' Day at Malcolm X Park (DC) (2020) and virtual self-directed recording and oral history opportunities for those who have participated in […]

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MLK Shabbat Experience: Visions of Freedom and Justice

The National Museum of American Jewish History , United States

Virtually travel to Philadelphia and visit places of historical significance to the Jewish and Black communities as Rabbi Shira and Reverend Kearney discuss the work of seeking justice, past and future. As has become the tradition for this long-standing event, hear some soul-lifting music from Sixth & I and Turner Memorial AME choirs and listen […]

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Explore the “Reflecting Attucks” Virtual Exhibit

Revolutionary Spaces Boston, MA, United States

Reflecting Attucks is a virtual exhibit that examines the memory of Crispus Attucks, a man of African & Native descent who was the first to die in the Boston Massacre, an event now regarded as the start of the American Revolution. This exhibit is not a biography of Attucks the man. Like many 18th-century figures, […]

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