American Dream Deferred: Black Federal Workers in Washington, DC, 1941-1981 with Dr. Frederick Gooding, Jr.
While World War II was a boon to black workers, little is known about the nuanced, ongoing struggles for dignity and respect that black workers endured while working these “good, […]
Brown Lecture Series: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, James Dale, and Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, We’re Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy
Join us for a conversation about the life and legacy of Elijah Cummings between Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, book collaborator James Dale, and moderator Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. Presented in partnership […]
Kids Writers Live! Kwame Alexander
Join award-winning children's and young adult author Kwame Alexander as he discusses his books during a moderated Q&A conversation with kidlit pioneers Wade and Cheryl Willis Hudson. Presented in partnership […]
Yes We Did: Photos And Behind-the-Scenes Stories Celebrating Our First African American President with Lawrence Jackson
Celebrate President’s Day with White House photographer Lawrence Jackson who covered President Barack Obama over his eight years in office. When Lawrence Jackson took the job as White House photographer […]
A Lesson Plan: Youth Short Film and Discussion
View a screening of A Lesson Plan, a film project featuring four true teen stories that negatively impacts the African/Black community in terms of mental health. These stories presented by […]
Race in America: Capitol Insurrection, Riots and Black Lives Matter
On January 6, 2021, much of the social media community posted how vastly different the Capitol Insurrection rioters were treated than the Black Lives Matter Protesters from previous events. […]
2nd Annual African Americans in Health Care Awards
Kaiser Permanente and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum are pleased to present the 2nd Annual “African Americans in Health Care Awards”. This year's virtual event will recognize leaders in the healthcare […]
Women’s History Program: The Struggle Is Eternal: Gloria Richardson and Black Liberation
Join author Joseph Fitzgerald in a discussion on Gloria Richardson, one of the most influential and unsung leaders that impacted the Civil Rights Movement. As the leader of the Cambridge […]
Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Black and Brown Communities
Recent data shows less than a third of the black and brown community has received the COVID- 19 vaccines versus 2/3 of white populations having received the vaccine. Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in a panel discussion examining the racial disparities for black and brown communities accessing the COVID-19 vaccines. Healthcare community stakeholders will […]
Do You See Me: The Injustice of Breonna Taylor and Black Women
March 13th marks the one year anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death by Louisville police officers. In observance of this month’s anniversary, join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in a conversation on the silent recognition concerning police brutality enacted on Breonna Taylor and other black women in recent history. Program Starts: 7 PM EST Participating […]