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The museum gets its name from the idea that the first-class taken on any subject in higher education is a 101 and applies that idea to exhibitions in order to create an immersive introduction to learning African-American history.

Exhibits

A framed view of two gold and black vintage vinyl records, one on a red background, displayed on a wall with other pictures and memorabilia surrounding them.
The Roots of Music
The Roots of Music
A person dressed in a white KKK costume with a pointed hood, standing next to a horse with a white hood that has eye holes, against a dark background.
The Circle of Hate
The Circle of Hate
A bronze bust sculpture of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle, positioned in front of a framed picture of a young man in white shorts and a beige shirt, standing on a black pedestal.
The Great Equalizer
The Great Equalizer
Three vintage figurines resembling women dressed in red and white dresses with red headscarves, standing on a shelf with framed posters and artwork in the background.
Black and white photo of a person with long curly hair standing indoors near a window, surrounded by various small figurines and sculptures on shelves and surfaces.
Faces of Africa
Faces of Africa
Decorative items on a brick fireplace mantel including ceramic figures, a framed photo of a man in a red cap and denim jacket, and a commemorative plaque.
Big Momma's House
Big Momma's House
Welcome to America
Welcome to America
Exhibition wall with posters, including a black and white photo of a woman wearing a large hat, and text referring to Miss West Louisville. The image shows a row of posters, some partially visible, on a light blue wall in a gallery or museum setting, with a ceiling featuring dark wood beams and hanging lights.
Display booth with divine nine memorabilia and graduation items, including academic shirts, a teddy bear, and framed photographs, under a sign that reads "Protest to Progress."
Stomp The Yard
Stomp The Yard
Interior of a cozy cafe or vintage shop with black chairs, a brick wall decorated with framed comic art, and vintage posters including Superman. A small TV is mounted on the wall, and a table displays antique items like candles, hats, and jewelry. There's a window letting in natural light.
Project Ricochet’s Art Collective
Project Ricochet’s Art Collective
A black and white portrait of a Breonna Taylor, set against a colorful background with purple, pink, orange, and blue floral patterns.
Protest to Progress
Protest to Progress
About Us
About Us
A sculpture of four men in football uniforms holding helmets, standing on a black base with the words 'MAKE A STAND' and the names Greg Page, Nate Northington, Wilbur Hackett, Houston Hogg. Background shows silhouettes and the phrase 'The four of us.'
A large poster with black-and-white and color photograph. The poster has a quote that reads, 'Music is like breathing.' The poster is attached to a yellow and purple panel that has partial letters visible, the rest of which are cut off by the image border.
Static Major
Static Major
The Four of Us
The Four of Us

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