Video Summary
In honor of Black History Month, America250 Commissioner Noah Griffin delivered a poem inspired by the unethical Tuskegee Experiment that resulted in the medical mistreatment of 600 Black men and deepened mistrust in public health within the African American community. Griffin dedicated his poem to Peter Buxton, the whistleblower that brought the story to light.
America’s Field Trip
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
A new contest inviting students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to participate in field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.