Albert Einstein: Champion of Racial Justice

Drawing by Austin Romanaux

Learn more about Albert Einstein’s advocacy for and friendships with African Americans in Princeton and across the country. Although the media of the time reported on nearly every detail of Dr. Einstein’s life in America, it did not report on Einstein’s devotion to racial justice. This is just one lesser known aspect of the great man’s life that will be found in the introductory gallery of the Princeton Einstein Museum of Science before guests explore his world-changing scientific discoveries.

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What Borrowers Say:

“Thank you for displaying this exhibit at the Montgomery Library. It has very interesting, educational information and was well received by our library visitors.” Sangeetha Ramaiah, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey

“The exhibit is … so powerful. I am sure it will be appreciated by our residents.” Doodie Meyer, Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, New Jersey

“It was the highlight of our 2025 summer programming. It is a great exhibit and I love how it ends with ‘act like a genius'” (to inspire people to speak out against racism). Curt Collier, leader of the Bergen County Ethical Culture Society

“It is an excellent exhibit and has been enjoyed by many people.” Julie Drobits, Princeton Shopping Center

Thank you to our funder

“Albert Einstein: Champion of Racial Justice” was made possible through a generous donation from the The McCutchen Foundation.