EMPOWERED! black action figures, superheroes & collectibles

EMPOWERED! Black Action Figures, Superheroes & Collectibles
On view through February 23, 2020

Blade. Storm. Black Lighting. Their powers are more than out of this world. Each character represents progression – a move forward for black actors in media, an industry that in the past has overlooked blacks, or regulated them to flat, one- dimensional and marginalized figures. These superheroes with black and brown faces reflected many who were searching for a hero who looked like them.

In this exhibition, visitors will explore this limited collection of figures played by black actors in starring roles as hero… and the occasional super villain. The action figures cover the expansive world of pop culture from Star Wars and Star Trek to Marvel and DC Comics.

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is proud to announce the opening of its newest touchpoint satellite gallery exhibition on September 19, 2025 at The Village at Mondawmin!

Blacks In White: African American Health Professionals is a powerful exhibition that highlights the extraordinary contributions of African American health professionals whose dedication, innovation, and service transformed the field of medicine and enriched our communities.

 Location: The Village at Mondawmin, 3201 Tioga Parkway – East Entrance, Baltimore, MD 21215

We invite you to explore the stories, images, and artifacts that shed light on a legacy of excellence in health care that continues to inspire generations. The satellite exhibition is now on view and open to the public. Stop by The Village at Mondawmin and experience this important celebration of history and healing.

Join us as we honor the strength, resilience and brilliance of Black health professionals

Gallery Overview: The Lewis at Mondawmin is a satellite gallery space created to extend the reach, impact, and presence of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture into the heart of the community. Located inside The Village at Mondawmin—a historic shopping center and civic hub for West Baltimore—this new exhibit space offers an accessible, community-rooted platform for rotating exhibitions and  interactive displays that celebrate Maryland’s rich African American history and culture. 
Exhibit Overview: Blacks In White highlights the vital contributions of Black healthcare professionals and institutions in Maryland, with a focus on West Baltimore. Spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries, the exhibit features pioneering institutions such as Provident Hospital, the Helene Fuld Nursing School, and Young’s Pharmacy, as well as the leaders behind them, including Dr. Howard E. Young and Dr. Nellie Louis Young. In the face of systemic and medical racism, these professionals provided essential care, trained future generations of nurses, and built institutions that served communities often denied access to quality healthcare. Emerging from a vibrant, resilient West Baltimore, their legacy reflects the power of community, dedication, and the ongoing pursuit of health equity for all. 

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