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The Black Information Network is launching its My History Lives Here Black History Month series by spotlighting the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, one of the largest institutions in the world dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Black experience.
Located in Detroit, the museum traces African American history from ancient African civilizations through the transatlantic slave trade, emancipation, the civil rights movement, and into modern-day life. Through exhibitions, artifacts, and storytelling, it offers visitors a deeper understanding of how Black history has shaped — and continues to shape — the United States.
The museum was founded in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright, a Detroit physician and civil rights advocate who believed African American history deserved to be documented and taught with care, accuracy, and pride. What began as a modest collection has grown into a globally recognized cultural institution, housing tens of thousands of historical items and educational resources.
Beyond its exhibitions, the Charles H. Wright Museum serves as a vital community space. It hosts educational programming, cultural events, and conversations that connect history to present-day issues, reinforcing the idea that Black history is not static — it is living, evolving, and deeply relevant.
As part of My History Lives Here, BIN is highlighting Black history museums across the country to bring attention to the institutions safeguarding these stories. At a time when many museums face funding challenges and political pressure, the series underscores the importance of supporting spaces that protect truth, memory, and legacy.
Black history is not confined to classrooms or archives. It lives in our communities, our culture, and our institutions — and it lives here.
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