MA RAINEY

Bernard Williams

An item at American Writers Museum

Ma Rainey (1886-1939) inspired a generation of Black musicians as the "Songbird of the South." As one of the earliest blues singers, her music was full of life and soul. Sadly, the importance of her contributions has often been downplayed by historians, and much of her music lost over the years.

Dark Testament

An exhibit at American Writers Museum

Immerse yourself in Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice and honor the significant contributions of Black writers to American literature and history. Explore and better understand racial injustice in America by examining the work of Black American writers from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring original artwork, augmented reality and other interactive elements that enliven and enrich the experience, Dark Testament brings the work of writers past and present to life in new and exciting ways.

American Writers Museum