African American History

The Jacksonville African American History Museum is a newly-opened museum which features local and national stories about African Americans. Executive Director Art Wilson and President Alberta Robinson spoke to Community Voices about the history of the museum's current location. They also described the exhibits in the museum which include information about the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement and Ken Norton, a famous boxer from Jacksonville.

Dr. Gina Lathan is the President of the Route History Museum in Springfield, Ill. She spoke to Community Voices about the many stories shared at the museum including those from African-American business owners and travelers along Route 66. The museum also features an exhibit on Green Book, the book written by Victor Hugo Green which shared safe locations for Black travelers to visit while traveling through parts of America.

Carolyn Farrar is the president of the African American History Museum. She spoke with Community Voices about exhibits and knowing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carolyn Farrar is the president of the African American History Museum. She spoke with Community Voices about exhibits and knowing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.