The DuSable Museum of African American History

In “Kin Killin’ Kin”, James Pate reveals a negative social reality in hopes of finding collective and positive solutions to a problem that touches us all directly or indirectly. More »

In 1963… we Marched on Washington. However, in 2013 is Washington… Marching On Us? Fifty years removed from one of the proudest days for Black America, according to Charly Palmer, we currently stand in a sobering state in Black history. More »

Against the backdrop of exquisite beauty, this show interrogates masculinity, sexuality, slavery, vanity, mental poverty and the futility of aspiration. Each piece is a riotous installation—a visual treasure hunt. More »

As an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message ... More »

Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow explores the unlikely coming together of these two groups, each the object of exclusion and hatred, and examines the ongoing encounter between them as they navigated the challenges of life in the segregated South. More »

The DuSable Museum invites all museum patrons to participate in Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause" More »

In “Behind the Canvas,” Dr. Carol Adams, CEO of the DuSable Museum, leads a discussion with members and protégés of the AfriCOBRA More »

Join us in celebrating our newest exhibit, AFRICOBRA: Art and Impact which honors the Chicago artist group, AfriCOBRA! More »

Join us for Steppin' Under the Stars Featuring Celebrity DJs and much more! More »

Along with movie, and in celebration of black marriages, we are “steppin’ in the name of love!” More »