Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality
A Traveling Exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality is a powerful traveling exhibit that traces four centuries of Black history in Virginia through the lives and legacies of individuals who challenged injustice and helped shape the meaning of American democracy. Through their stories of resistance, resilience, and leadership, the exhibit offers critical insights into the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality in the United States.

Developed by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), this traveling exhibition is based on the original Determined exhibition, which was on display in Richmond from June 22, 2019, to March 29, 2020. It was created to mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in British North America and to honor the enduring impact of Black Americans in the face of slavery, segregation, and white supremacy.

Determined invites visitors to engage with the historical roots of present-day issues and to reflect on the work still needed to achieve a more just and equitable society. It honors those who have pushed the nation closer to its ideals of liberty and equality for all.

Explore the virtual exhibit: Determined | Virginia Museum of History & Culture