New Black Museums and Sculpture Park Open to Preserve and Celebrate African American History

Amidst legislative efforts to restrict Black history education, significant sites open to the public, offering profound insights into the African American experience.

• New Black museums and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park are emerging across the U.S. to preserve and celebrate Black history, amidst legislative efforts to limit its teaching.
• The International African American Museum in Charleston and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery are built on historically significant sites to African American history.
• The sculpture park, opening on March 27, features art and narratives that highlight the resilience and struggles of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
• Experts argue that these museums and parks are crucial for public education about African American history, especially in light of recent restrictions on teaching Black history.
• The initiatives reflect a broader movement to acknowledge and reckon with the complex history of slavery and its impact on America.

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