The present and future of black commemoration
This newly added federal holiday, first celebrated nationwide in 2021, marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth
This social movement brought renewed attention to memorializing Black lives lost to racial violence in the 21st century.
Black Lives Matter
The preservation of Black historical landmarks is often funded through grants authorized by this federal program.
The National Historic Preservation Act
President Barack Obama was at the Inaugural Opening of this Museum dedicated to Black history and culture in 2016.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture
One of the largest celebrations of black history has taken place for the last 38 years in this city in Northern Louisiana.
Shreveport