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Louisville black history museum known for 'shackling' white visitors set to get $1M from taxpayers: 'Peak white guilt theater'

New York Post·Alex Oliveira, David DeTurris·6 months ago
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A Kentucky black history museum known for “shackling” patrons and posting “white guilt” videos is expected to receive a $1 million grant from the local city government.

The Roots 101 African-American Museum in Louisville is set to receive the large sum from the local government as a part of a recently proposed budget.

The Roots 101 African-American Museum in Louisville is expected to get the million dollar sum from the local government as a part of a recently proposed budget. Matt Stone/Courier Journal, Louisville Courier Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the funds will be used to establish a permanent home for the black history museum.

“With this budget, we’re sharing more of our history, with all of its depth and complexity,” Greenberg said last month.

The museum aims to “to empower visitors to recognize and appreciate the resilience, creativity, and contributions of African Americans.”

An elderly white woman became emotional when “shackled,” and described…

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