Upcoming Exhibits

Learn about upcoming exhibits at DuSable Museum.


OPENING DECEMBER 11, 2010 - Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits

Opens December 11, 2010

The exhibition’s title was inspired by the rallying cry of celebrated abolitionists Henry Highland Garnet (1815-1882) who challenged African Americans to rise up and emancipate themselves. “Let your motto be resistance.” he exclaimed. “Resistance! Resistance! No oppressed people have ever secured their liberty without resistance!”

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Chicago, Illinois 60637
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