The Black Education Museum (formerly the Blacks in Classics Museum), situated at the Living Water Center, is dedicated to narrating the history of Black education through the lens of the Black Intellectual Tradition. Dr. Anika Prather has devoted many years to researching the connections between Black education, activism, and the classical tradition. The museum highlights how Black Americans have engaged with the Western Canon from ancient times onward, showcasing how key figures in Black liberation movements and Black history were profoundly influenced by classic texts. This narrative is brought to life through original artwork by our artist-in-residence, Vanessa Withun, and other guest artists. More about Vanessa Withun can be found at www.vanessawithun.com.
Current Exhibits:
Dr. Michele Ronnick’s exhibit, “14 Black Classicists,” features portraits of African Americans who dedicated their academic careers to studying classics. This exhibit will be on display until the end of July and will return in September.
Upcoming Exhibits:
The Great Education Debate of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois
How the Classical Tradition Inspired Black Activism: MLK, Malcolm X and The Black Panther
The Bible as the first text book in Black Education
Dr. Anika T. Prather 