Social Movements & Spiritualities Digital Exhibits

This collection of exhibits focuses on topics related to spirituality and social justice. In addition to exploring the history and significance of spiritual organizations in Boston, several exhibits also highlight some of the foundational social movements that concerned pre-twentieth century Black Bostonians.

Explores issues of displacement, gentrification, and the challenges faced by underserved communities in resisting the expansion of modern-day universities.

This exhibit examines the continuing resonances of the histories of enslavement in New England by exploring the debate surrounding the inclusion of the Royall family crest as part of Harvard Law School’s seal. the Royall family's fortune derived from enslaved people’s labor on their Antiguan plantations.

Conveys the role of Christian spirituality in empowering the Black community in 19th-century Boston to recognize and resist racial oppression, leading to their involvement in the abolitionist movement and pursuit of social change and equality.

Discusses the issue of racial exclusion in feminist movements, focusing on white feminism's failure to address the concerns of women of color. It also emphasizes the importance of practicing intersectional feminism for a more inclusive future.