National Museum of African American History and Culture
At the Vanguard
January 16, 2026 – July 19, 2026
At the Vanguard weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry and resistance—through collections from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University.
Explore stories of creativity, resilience, and legacy through rare collections of our five Historically Black Colleges and Universities partners. This exhibition celebrates how HBCUs preserve history—and shape the future. Be where history lives. Join us at the vanguard.
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.
