Videos

The Association of Black Women Historians celebrated the careers and legacies of historians Paula Giddings, Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, and Deborah Gray White. This event took place at the A…

Scholars talked about the historical significance of the decision to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the front of the twenty dollar bill, as well as the reactions to the announ…

Historians and scholars talked about who is considered “black” in America. This talk was a session of “The Future of the African American Past,” a conference hosted by the Smithsonian Nation…

Panelists discussed the legends and lore of the Underground Railroad. The speakers showed slides during their talks. Professor White moderated the panel. Following prepared presentations, pa…