Located across the street from the famed Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, Tennessee is the National Museum of African American Music. The state-of-the-art facility finally highlights the significant role the Black community played in what we consider to be American music. While the museum is in the Music City, known for its ties to country music, it actually spans … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Museum of African American Music
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Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
In August of 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till arrived in the small town of Money, Mississippi to stay with his great uncle. Earlier that year, two NAACP workers had been murdered in nearby Belzoni while registering people to vote. School desegregation was also underway. On the 24, Till and some friends went to Bryant's Grocery and Meat Market for snacks where Till was … [Read more...] about Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
16 Lighthouses to Visit in Florida
Lighthouses were created to safely signal to incoming boats and once were found throughout the Southeast. Few remain today because of erosion and hurricanes, but Florida is blessed with over sixteen that travelers can visit. We've left out the ones that are in open water and not easily accessible. Some are also temporarily closed. You'll find the majority clustered … [Read more...] about 16 Lighthouses to Visit in Florida
8 Places to Learn About the Black History of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is one of the most important places in regards to the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also home to Black cultural leaders like filmmaker Tyler Perry, Bronner Bros. beauty brand, and record labels like So So Def. A Grammy museum is in the works for Atlanta and the Trap Music Museum has exhibits on the genre made famous by the city's musicians. Learn about … [Read more...] about 8 Places to Learn About the Black History of Atlanta
7 Must-See Locations on the Mississippi Blues Trail
For fans of blues music, the over 200 blue signs of the Mississippi Blues Trail set up around the state (and even the world!) are the best way to learn about the artists that made the genre what it is. Most are clustered around the Mississippi Delta but can also be found in Tupelo and beyond. While we've included some of the most notable, don't miss ones like Memphis … [Read more...] about 7 Must-See Locations on the Mississippi Blues Trail
