National museum of African American history and culture, opened in 2016. Waterfall inside the museum. Waterfall inside the museum. Auction block for slaves. The first black pilots to serve in the US Air Force were trained in Tuskegee, Alabama, to serve during World War II. Segregation lasted until the 1960s. Mound Bayou, settled in 1887 by ex-slaves. Southern railway company train coach redesigned as a segregated car, 1940. Mound Bayou, settled in 1887 by ex-slaves. White section. Mound Bayou, settled in 1887 by ex-slaves. Black section. Mound Bayou, settled in 1887 by ex-slaves. White bathroom (women). Mound Bayou, settled in 1887 by ex-slaves. White bathroom (men). Mound Bayou, settled in 1887 by ex-slaves. Black bathroom. Air and space museum Labels