Museum of African American Historyさんのイラストまとめ

From “William Cooper Nell, Selected Writings 1832-1874:” “The event bestowed the mantle of Attucks on the state’s black regiment, reflecting the hopes of the African Americans that the war would fulfill the democratic promise of the American Revolution.” #Shaw54thSatudays (2/3)

#OTD in 1865, the Massachusetts 55th Volunteer Regiment marched into liberated Charleston, South Carolina singing John Brown's Body. The 55th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was the 2nd military organization composed of men of African descent to be raised in MA.

Sept. 21 & 22 MAAH will host a 2 day Afro-Futurism & Black Comix symposium w/ lectures & workshops from artists such as: @JIJennings, @jcg007, @BarringtonSEd & more! Presented by @bankofamerica w/ support by @savingplaces & Stay tuned! IC: @JIJennings , @jcg007 & @BarringtonSEd