BREAKING: The Maryland Supreme Court will hear BACC's appeal in the case of Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition, et al. v. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County.
This is a HUGE victory for BACC, the descendant community, and our ancestors.
Onward to victory!
#OnThisDay in 2016, our museum first opened its doors to the public. Today, we commemorate 7 years as the nation’s largest destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting and showcasing the African American story. #APeoplesJourney#ANationsStory
On Thursday, 9/28, our movement partner @firstrepair is hosting a Reparations Strategy Session with Linda Mann, co-founder of @RedressNetwork, another fantastic MP. Her research focuses on the intersection of U.S. history, human rights, and #reparations. https://t.co/fRDUFsy9VA
#OnThisDay in 1963, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan ripped through 16th Street Baptist Church killing four little girls. The tragedy marked the third bombing in 11 days in Birmingham, Alabama following the federal order of Alabama school integration. #ANationsStory
Join this celebration of Africatown and its history next Saturday at the opening of the Heritage House! Tickets are available at the link in our bio 🎉♥️✨ #africatown#blackhistory@ClotildaStory
See Atanya Lewis of the Brown Grove Preservation Group, public historian Mariana Barros-Titus, and AARN Co-Founder Linda Mann discuss the need for reparations at this year's Women's Summit! ✨🎉💕 #reparations#womensupportingwomen#racialjustice