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History Matters, Episode 3: STEMulating History and the Future

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Taped on location at the Frederick Douglass National Historic site in Washington DC, this film connects the journey of Freedom seekers who escaped enslavement and used the stars to navigate their path to freedom with the journey of those whose pursuits led them to careers that undoubtedly surpassed the dreams of those early freedom seekers. General Charles Bolden, former Director Of NASA; Robert Stanton, the First African American Director of the National Park Service; Dr. Rex Ellis, Assoc. Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of African American History and Culture; and Dr. Jeannette Epps NASA Astronaut.
Watch the full film by clicking here.

History Matters, Episode 3: STEMulating History and the Future

Read More and Watch

Taped on location at the Frederick Douglass National Historic site in Washington DC, this film connects the journey of Freedom seekers who escaped enslavement and used the stars to navigate their path to freedom with the journey of those whose pursuits led them to careers that undoubtedly surpassed the dreams of those early freedom seekers. General Charles Bolden, former Director Of NASA; Robert Stanton, the First African American Director of the National Park Service; Dr. Rex Ellis, Assoc. Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of African American History and Culture; and Dr. Jeannette Epps NASA Astronaut.
Watch the full film by clicking here.

History Matters, Episode 3: STEMulating History and the Future

Read More and Watch

Taped on location at the Frederick Douglass National Historic site in Washington DC, this film connects the journey of Freedom seekers who escaped enslavement and used the stars to navigate their path to freedom with the journey of those whose pursuits led them to careers that undoubtedly surpassed the dreams of those early freedom seekers. General Charles Bolden, former Director Of NASA; Robert Stanton, the First African American Director of the National Park Service; Dr. Rex Ellis, Assoc. Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of African American History and Culture; and Dr. Jeannette Epps NASA Astronaut.
Watch the full film by clicking here.

FREEDOM FORWARD

Join us for the kickoff of FREEDOM FORWARD commemorating the 2nd federal holiday observance of Juneteenth and our launch of America250. Learn more about the program and stream the recording of the event from June 19th here!

Films from the 400

Taped on location at the Frederick Douglass National Historic site in Washington DC, “History Matters, Episode 3: STEMulating History and the Future” connects the journey of Freedom seekers who escaped enslavement and used the stars to navigate their path to freedom with the journey of those whose pursuits led them to careers that undoubtedly surpassed the dreams of those early freedom seekers.

Writing a New History Grants

Grant funding reports due 9/15/2022 for the Writing a New History project! These grants encouraged activities to expand understanding and appreciation of the recognition of African American history. The image shown here, a marker discussing the origins of Freedman’s Town in Texas, is of one of the many topics engaged by these projects funded by the 400 Commission.