The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History marks its 60th anniversary, celebrating its rich history and future aspirations.
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The Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, and the Charles H. Wright Museum are offering barbershops in the Metro Detroit area the opportunity to compete for a $10,000 grant.
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DETROIT – Black History Month is just one of the 12 months a year when Black history is celebrated at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. Learn more about the museum in the video above. If you would like to visit, find more information here: www.thewright.orgMore: Black History Month stories
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The exhibit showcases a timeline of the right and the fight to vote, spanning centuries. RELATED: Housing discrimination in Detroit: An example of systemic racism“It is an inter generational activity,” said museum educator Yolanda Jack. The exhibit ends with the fight over the electoral college, gerrymandering and voter suppression still happening today. “I do think that there are people who are trying to make sure there are some people in the world who can’t vote,” Jack said. Voting Matters runs through the spring.