Learn the origins and influence of the “Lost Cause” American myth and examine the impacts this narrative has had on Black Americans throughout history. This captivating multimedia presentation combines artworks sculpted by Edward Valentine as well as documents, objects, images, quotations, and quest...
The Black Church serves as the foundation of Black historyA.J.W. James
February 24, 2021In recognition of Black History Month, we asked some of our colleagues to share a special part of their own Black history through a favorite artifact or family heirloom. In the fourth and final part of this series, we hear from McKinsey colleagues on how their fathers’l...
Inside the history of the Black Panther PartyQuestions and answers about the Black Panther Party. See all videos for this article Black Panther Party, African American revolutionary party, founded in 1966 inOakland, California, byHuey P. NewtonandBobby Seale. The party’s original purpose was to...
On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people—both Black and white—participated in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the largest demonstration in the history of the nation’s capital and the most significant display of the civil rights movement’s growing strength. After marching from...
From the exhibits at The National Constitution Center to the founding of the African Methodist Episcopal or AME church, there’s more African American history to be revealed, digested and remembered in this city than meets the eye. The only museum dedicated to the Constitution also includes many...
the Black church, Black history and where we go from here. For our final installment of this series, we hear from Reverend Dr. Silvester S. Beaman ofBethel AME Church, who recently made history of his own when he delivered the benediction at the Presidential Inauguration of Joseph R. ...
A global icon and legendary performer, her distinctive voice and innovative blend of pop, R&B, and dance music have made her one of the most successful and influential artists in history. With hits such as "Rhythm Nation" and "That's the Way Love Goes," her impressive vocal range, magne...
Today, this area is along Lazaretto Creek, which empties into the south channel of the Savannah River, opposite Cockspur Island. The creek was once called “Tybee Creek.” A special history study was recently prepared for Fort Pulaski National Monument, and an entire section of their report pr...
A concise and accessible history A brief history of black Christian churches in the United States has long been needed. Larger sociological and historical studies have enhanced the picture of the historically black denominations. At the same time, black-church members need a handy introduction to th...