Award-winning storyteller Delbert Richardson recently sat down with guest host Alicia Crank on “The Day With Trae” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his nationally touring exhibit, the Unspoken Truths American History Traveling Museum. 

Richardson, who identified as an "African born in America," has spent two decades passionately dedicated to re-educating the public on Black history and excellence. This commitment was born from his own experience growing up in the 1950s and 60s, where he lacked exposure to Black history in school, leading him to discover the power of self-identity later in his education at the University of Washington.

The museum's foundation lies in Richardson's decades of collecting Black Americana and artifacts, including those originally used in the marketing of white products. Today, the exhibit utilizes authentic artifacts and storyboards to construct a chronological timeline that effectively links modern disciplines like STEM back to Africa. This work is essential to push back against what Richardson called the "master narrative" of American history, ensuring that Black achievement and presence are seen in spaces where they are often omitted.

The Unspoken Truths exhibit is currently on display at Seattle’s King Street Station, 303 S Jackson St Top floor, Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 1st. 

Learn more about the Unspoken Truths American History Traveling Museum at unspokentruths.org 

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