Race: Are We So Different? 

The idea that we can group people into “races” is only a few hundred years old. It was, and is, tied to power and hierarchy. Today, scientists have disproved the idea of race and its notions of biological superiority. But the idea of race continues to shape our lives. How did we get here? And how can we do better?

In Race: Are We So Different?, you can examine our shared history and current reality. Understanding the past, acknowledging harm, and joining the conversation are the first steps toward a fairer future.

Exhibit Highlights

• Interactive maps trace the human migration out of Africa and explore the evidence that allows scientists to recreate this journey.
• Explore the disparities within the prison system: Americans are only about 4% of the world’s population, but home to one quarter of the world’s prisoners more often people of color.
• View a powerful memorial for Black people who died during police encounters in 2020.

Visit Understanding Race to dig deeper.