Called “Black Memorabilia” and “Black Americana” at times, blackface characters and apparel have had a long run in America. Now, the African American Museum is confronting their legacy head-on.
Antique shops and academics discuss what is happening to Black memorabilia as Florida plans its Black History Museum.
What does black Americana sound like today? Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens explores the history of African American roots music through the stories of forgotten black pioneers.