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African American History Museum

The Untold History of the African American History Museum Born in the Civil Rights Movement

Dr. Charles H. Wright said his mission was “ensuring that generations, especially young African Americans, are made aware of and take pride in the history of their forebears.”

A Noose Was Found in Washington, D.C.'s National Museum of African American History & Culture

The racist symbol was found on the floor in one of the museum's rooms.