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Reimagining Black folx relationship with the biodiversity of our planet

BlackInNHMs was developed to serve as a community harnessing the power of a collective and helping individuals find mentors, mentees and wellness while occupying the sometimes harsh isolating world of being Black in NHMs.

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We are a community of Black professionals in Natural History Museums. We seek to build a stronger connection among Black museum staff, faculty & students and are looking to highlight career and other opportunities for our community. We offer support, science education, and networking for Black folx involved in Natural History Museums.

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Check out 2022's Black in Natural History Museums Week

Inspired by the many Black-in-“X” weeks on twitter, we host an annual online event in October to engage Black in Natural History Museum professionals (#BlackinNHMs).

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