What I've learned so far

So far, in my research, I have learned quite a bit about my topic. The main thing I have learned is there is a lot of case specific information about exhibitions that have displayed culturally sensitive or provocative objects. Not all of them have to do with African American or racist art/objects, but there are many examples to study within the broad spectrum of my topic. I have also learned a lot about the history of African American/racist art/objects. It is quite fascinating to delve deep into this subject, and it is also interesting to look at this topic from multiple view points. I am gathering a lot of good information and I am beginning to formulate an outline of how I want to lay out my thesis. I am also figuring out how to separate my sources according to topics and themes.

For my thesis, I still need to finish my reading and research. I need to learn proper format and citation methods. I also would like to find more scholarship on displaying racist objects. I have attempted to contact both the Jim Crow Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to see if they have any information for me, but unfortunately, have not yet heard back from either. I am still hopeful that I will though, these requests can sometimes take a bit of time.