SPECIAL EXHIBITION PROGRAMS

Special Exhibition Opening

Wednesday, July 19

6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

In person at the Museum

$10 per person | Free for Members

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In the years following the Civil War, newly free slaves congregated in hundreds of freedmen’s towns, also called freedom colonies, throughout the U.S. Join us for the opening of Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow with a discussion on Texas freedom colonies, including their creation and erasure, their cultural and historical significance, and ongoing efforts to identify, preserve, and protect these settlements.

The Impact of the Harlem Renaissance in the Age of Jim Crow

Wednesday, August 9

7 p.m. Program | 8 p.m. Jazz Performance & Reception

In person at the Museum | Free

In the early 20th century, millions of Black Americans migrated to large Northern cities, fleeing racial violence in the Jim Crow South and pursuing economic opportunities. In Harlem, the congregation of some of the nation’s best writers, artists, and performers led to a cultural explosion and a shift in the understanding of the Black experience in the United States. Hear about the impact of the Harlem Renaissance and enjoy a live jazz performance from Dallas singer/songwriter Andrea Wallace. This program is presented in partnership with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Remembering Black Wall Street: The Tulsa Race Massacre

Tuesday, December 12, at 7 p.m.

In person at the Museum | Free

In Tulsa’s Greenwood District, “Black Wall Street” was a thriving area of Black-owned businesses and commerce until June 1921, when a white mob burned much of it to the ground and an estimated 300 residents were killed. One of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history, the Tulsa Race Massacre followed years of anti-Black prejudice, terrorism, and riots around the country. Learn more about the Greenwood District, the aftermath of the massacre, efforts to memorialize the victims, and recognize survivors and their descendants.