Explore Black History at the Black History 101 Mobile Museum
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Black History 101 Mobile Museum; Black History; Detroit; Dr. Khalid el-Hakim
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Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, a native of Detroit, made a promise to himself that he would one day give back to his community.
He kept his promise by opening the Black History 101 Museum.
“The Black History 101 Mobile Museum was born out of the pledge I made to give back to the community, sparked by my participation in the 1995 Million Man March,” says, el-Hakim.
The museum is a traveling exhibit of African American history and culture. Initially, el-Hakim began with a personal collection inside of his apartment. After the Million Man March, he decided it was time for a change and began sharing his collection at gatherings of grassroots community organization meetings.
I had positive feedback after those meetings, recalls el-Hakim.
As a result, requests came in to display the collection at various venues, including churches and cultural events. His initial goals were exceeded as the museum evolved into a powerful tool to educate and raise awareness for Black history.
You can’t help but notice the unique collection of artifacts, including photographs, documents, books, and other items, that represent the Black experience in America as you look around his museum.
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