Peabody Essex Museum Offers Free Color-Blindness Glasses

Contemporary artist Maya Freelon has returned to Historic Stagville, a former plantation in North Carolina, to create artwork inspired by the scant photographic history of enslaved children, aiming to depict joy rather than servitude. Meanwhile, a YouGov poll revealed that 53% of UK residents support establishing a permanent exhibition on the transatlantic slave trade at the British Museum, emphasizing the public's desire for deeper historical education. In Haddonfield, NJ, a walking tour highlights the history of Black residents in an area known as 'The Point.' Additionally, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem has introduced EnChroma glasses to enhance color perception for visitors with color-blindness, as part of its accessibility efforts. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition of the importance of inclusive representation and historical acknowledgment in cultural institutions.