Black History

Black History Heritage Month

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Articles and videos

A bronze bust on a pedestal, set on a walkway along the Chicago River with tall buildings in the background.

Who was Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable?

A man wearing a hat and blue shirt holds the horn of a taxidermy water buffalo.

The Black Taxidermy Hall of Famer You Need to Know

The Legacy of Black Taxidermists Continues

Press Releases

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Haute couture and cultural renaissance take center stage in Africa Fashion

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New exhibition showcases work by the Field Museum’s first African American taxidermist

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Events & Announcements

Field Museum Women's Board Elects First African American President

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Events & Announcements

Field Announces Juneteenth Events, Free Day for Illinois Residents for June 20