Welcome to our course site for “The Critique of the Concept of Racism” at websites.umass.edu. Use this space to share thoughts and feelings about the readings and class discussions. Start blogging! The image to the left is from an exhibit at the Pan-African Historical Museum USA in Springfield, MA, at Tower Square. We encourage you to check out the exhibits at PAHMUSA. We also use it to remind us that racism has had and continues to have serious implications. Let us be mindful of this as we use this blog to communicate to each other.

From shackles and enslavement to freedom and achievement, you can feel the struggles and successes of African-Americans over the course of time, as you enter the incredible museum exhibits at the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA). Located on the mezzanine level near the Columbus Avenue parking garage air walk, PAHMUSA is perhaps one of Tower Square’s best-kept secrets. Displaying artifacts including a slave sales receipt, authentic photos, letters and other items, PAHMUSA’s exhibits also include outstanding murals as well as other African American artwork and sculptures. Call for appointments or tours: 413.733-1823  — http://visittowersquare.com/entertainment/galleries/