On this the last day of February, local African-American attractions are closing their financial books on Black History Month. For some, the month long focus on African-American history means good business. For others, it’s a reminder the month and the history don’t get enough attention.
For more than 30 years, Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn historic district has been home to the Apex Museum. Inside, a history timeline decorates one of the walls. Museum director Daniel Moore, Jr. explains the timeline to a mother and her son who was researching a school project. On their tour, Moore points to the 1400s when Portugal stopped using Saint George’s Castle in Ghana to trade minerals and gold.
“But, then they began to use those same areas to enslave people,” said Moore, Jr. “They were now importing people.”
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