At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture opened a new exhibition highlighting the history, culture and archival preservation of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The exhibit features collections from five universities: Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University and Tuskegee University. Featuring over 100 objects from the collections of five universities, At the Vanguard explores their diverse practices in the arts, dynamic academic programs and innovations, and groundbreaking activities on and around their campuses.