New exhibit in Fort Scott honors lesser-known Black innovators
'These are a tribute to Black History Month and the Black innovators and leaders throughout history that to contribute,' said Kirk Sharp, Gordon Parks Museum Exec. Dir.
The Gordon Parks Museum is featuring a panel display focusing on some of the lesser-known names in history.
'So a lot of people are going to be more recognized with the name of Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, and a lot of others. But a lot of people are not very familiar with the Madam CJ Walker, the Charles Drew, the Matthew Henson.'
Museum Executive Director Kirk Sharp says it's all about shining a light.
'Let people know about the inspirations and innovations and leadership that they did throughout history and all the contributions do that,' said Sharp.
It includes Jackie Robinson and the rest of the Negro League baseball players, but also so much more.
'The ones that probably didn't get this much recognition, just like the Tuskegee Airmen and the Six Triple Eight, the all-Black women unit. So there's a lot of others, and a lot more that we don't even have out on display.'
In all, there are more than 100 different posters and photos, and a quote of the day, all with the goal of highlighting the past.
'So Black history is celebrated in February, but should be celebrated 365. Black history is American history.'
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