Black History

Who was Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable?

The Black Taxidermy Hall of Famer You Need to Know

The Legacy of Black Taxidermists Continues

The Relevance of Native America to Black History

Carl Cotton: Chicago's Original Black Taxidermist

Africa's Meaning to Non-Africans

Haute couture and cultural renaissance take center stage in Africa Fashion

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

Field Museum Women's Board Elects First African American President

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

Field Museum Announces Black History Month Programs

Field Museum Announces Virtual Black History Month Events, Closing Date for Groundbreaking Black Taxidermist Exhibition

Field Museum Welcomes Green Activist Naomi Davis to Kick off Black History Month Events

Connecting Threads—Africa Fashion in Chicago