July 17th 2023.
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit, 'Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow', on Thursday, July 20th. This exhibit will be open until December 31st and is organized by the New York Historical Society. It will include artifacts, photographs, and other media to illustrate the struggles and hardships faced by African Americans in the post-slavery era.
Mary Pat Higgins, President and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, said, “This exhibition will provide visitors with valuable insights into the difficult circumstances faced by African Americans in the post-slavery era as the nation struggled to make emancipation and true equality a reality. I believe this exhibition will help anchor the ongoing civil rights conversation in the minds and hearts of our visitors as they take what they learn from the Museum out into the world.”
The exhibit focuses on the years after 1868, when slavery was abolished, to explain how African Americans fought for a separate but equal country. It is hoped that this deeper look into history will help contribute to the conversation about using the past to prepare for the future.
The museum also hosted an event in February to welcome 'Grandmother of Juneteenth', Opal Lee, to speak on the intersection between Black American history and the state of Texas. The event allowed her to discuss the ongoing issue of food deserts in predominately Black neighborhoods, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Not only that, but the museum also offers an annual free admission to all visitors in observance of Juneteenth. This is a great opportunity for those who want to learn more about the history and struggles of African Americans in the post-slavery era.
This exhibit is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of this important period of history. We hope that it will help to further the conversation on civil rights and how to use our past to shape our future.
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