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Black History 101: Mobile Museum
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is an innovative grassroots project that will showcase a unique collection of African American memorabilia. The Bell Collection comprises of more than 1,500 diverse artifacts ranging from slavery to hip hop culture. Khalid el-Hakim is a 36-year old Detroit Public School teacher who started this collection 15 years ago. The mission of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum is to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements and struggles of African Americans. This year, the theme of the collection will focus on the 3 M's: Martin, Michael and Motown. Please visit this exhibit to view rare memorabilia on Martin Luther King, Michael Jackson and the Motown era.