Black feminist activists and organizers are the focus of a new exhibit in D.C.
Washington, D.C. is known for being a cultural hub brimming with museums, exhibits and cultural centers. From institutions including the American Indian Museum, African American Museum, and the National Gallery of Art, the nation’s capital is a treasure trove of history waiting for you to discover.
Another exhibit was recently introduced in the city that focuses on Black feminist organizers and activists. We Who Believe In Freedom: Black Feminist D.C. is a special exhibition designed by The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM). According to Travel Noire, the exhibit debuted March 30 and runs through September 15, 2024.
The exhibition highlights more than 20 Black women activists who were instrumental in influencing national policy during the 20th century and moving into the civil rights and Black Power movements.
“Our inaugural exhibit explores the stories and voices of Black feminist organizers and theorists whose work changed the trajectory for the lives of millionswomenshistory.org—work that continues today and is often overlooked in history books,” said Susan D. Whiting, Board Chair, NWHM. “The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is a beautiful venue to exhibit this important cultural content and, as a public building, ensures that the exhibit is accessible to all.”
Black Enterprise states that the exhibit was curated by historians Sheriei M. Randolph and Kendra T. Field. Feminist organizers including Anna Julia Cooper, Mary Church Terrell, Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Loretta Ross are featured in the We Who Believe In Freedom exhibit.
Admission to the exhibit is free. There is also an online exhibit that expands on the in-person version. More information about the exhibit is available here.
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