Marita Golden, The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women
Presented in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Free Library. FREE. Please check back for registration information. Marita Golden will be in conversation with Dr. Georgia Willie-Carnegie about her life and work, including her new book, The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women Marita Golden, cofounder and president emeritus of the Hurston/Wright Foundation, […]
Unmarked Film Screening and Discussion – In Person Event
Program begins at 1 pm. Much of America’s rich history is being lost to time. In the South, vast amounts of African-American grave sites and burial grounds for enslaved persons have been disappearing over the years. In Virginia alone, stories of thousands at rest could vanish from history altogether if these locations are not […]
The Jazz Age Gala – Postponed
NEW COVID-19 Update: The Jazz Age GALA has been postponed. For more information contact: jasmin.alston@lewismuseum.org On October 23, the Lewis Museum will open the season with the black-tie event we […]
Fall Fest- In Person Event
Join the Lewis Museum to celebrate the fall season with a focus on health, wellness, a splash of horror and some trick or treating for the entire community at our […]
Black Wall Street Youth Series: Demystifying the Stock Market – Virtual Event
Join us for the final event of the Black Wall Street and Beyond Series in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. Jerry Britton and Joe Emerusabe will provide youths with information about […]
The Other Madison, The Lost History of a President’s Black Family- Virtual Event
This program begins at 7 pm EST. 11/18/21 - If you have not already register to this event, please register directly onto the GoToWebinar link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/171232862293913104 After registering, you will receive […]
Commentary from RFLM Executive Director Terri L. Freeman – Truth Tellers and Culture Keepers: Champions for Justice
Truth Tellers and Culture Keepers: Champions for Justice On Friday, November 19, 2021, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of killing two, and shooting another protester in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Rittenhouse verdict […]
Virtual Book Talk: Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy
Click the Link Below To Access the Goto Webinar Platform: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8255944060593335820 Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in conversation with author Gayle Jessup White, as she discusses her book, Reclamation: […]
Holiday Closure (Dec 22, 2021 – Jan 5, 2022)
The number one priority for the staff of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum is to ensure that we are doing our part to limit the risk of COVID-19 exposure, not […]
Holiday Home Cookin’ at the Lewis Museum – In Person
The holidays are in full gear, and you're invited to enjoy the tastes of the season while getting in a little last minute shopping at Holiday Home Cookin' at The Lewis Museum. Sample […]