Overview

• 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.