Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

The exhibit will be developed based on a series of community conversations and focus groups.

Several events are planned from Feb. 22-24.

Nalo Mitchell is the Executive Director of the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum. She sat down with Vanessa Ferguson on Community Voices to discuss how she plans to increase outreach in the community and provide inclusive exhibits. She also shared information about the many things to see in the museum and how her family history ties into one of the featured exhibits.

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