Celebrate Black History Month

Smithsonian resources, exhibitions, and podcasts that reflect the theme set each year by the ASALH.

An introduction showcasing one of the most influential cultural and aesthetic movements of the last 100 years.

Witness the enduring mark Black artists have made on American art through more than two centuries of Black art in our collection.

Explore the history, arts, and culture of Black experience in the United States.

This interactive site touches on the history of Hip Hop and breaks down the different components that define Hip Hop music.

A documentary about the Two Centuries of Black American Art exhibition curated by the late African American artist and scholar David Driskell in 1976. Located on Films on Demand.

From acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., "Gospel" explores Black spirituality in sermon and song. From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century.

Follow two performers as they break down barriers in music. Opera singer J’Nai Bridges takes the stage in “A Knee on the Neck,” a choral tribute to George Floyd. Country artist Rissi Palmer redefines success as she works on her latest album, while uplifting other artists of color in the Americana genres.