Frequently Asked Questions

The Museum of the Courageous (MOTC) curates the stories of courageous Americans who have stood up to hate. The organization launched in 2019 to build the most extensive collection of courageous stories and inspire others to take a stand.

We are currently an online museum and are planning to establish a physical location for learning and reflection. Please sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about our plans for the future and to receive samples of the inspiring stories we are collecting.

The Museum of the Courageous believes that storytelling at scale can shift narratives and shape values. We strive to see the stories of standing up to hate become the stories that define America. We seek to tell stories that inspire everyone from all backgrounds to stand up to hate.

We are delighted that you want to be involved with the Museum of the Courageous! We are seeking to create an inclusive community of people across all identities in every part of the country. All are welcome. Here are a few easy ways to take action:

Please sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on social media to stay up to date about our work and learn about the inspiring stories we’re collecting.

Also share the courageous stories with your friends and contacts so that, together, we spread these stories near and far.

Partner with the Museum of the Courageous to help expand our reach.

Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Museum of the Courageous to fund the continuation of this important work.

Volunteer your talent to unearth and vet courageous stories.

The Museum of the Courageous curates the stories of courageous Americans who have stood up to acts of hate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. We currently focus on these specific forms of hate due to their particular perniciousness and highly contagious nature.

America’s rich diversity is its strength. Acts of hate attack the very foundation of our nation. The Museum of the Courageous believes everyone has the potential to be courageous and that every courageous act, no matter how big or small, can change the course of history and influence others to stand up.

Yes. We believe that courageous acts build upon each other. Our courageous forebears have paved the way, and we honor their contributions alongside contemporary stories of courage. In this way, we strive to paint a more complete portrait of all the ways that people have stood up to hate over time.

We address gun violence only if a courageous act takes place during a hate-motivated attack with guns. We do not address gun law reform.

Those are important stories but not the stories we curate unless the crimes or bullying are hate crimes or hate-motivated.

The Museum of the Courageous believes that the most effective way to confront hate is to do so from within the culture that the hate emerges. Our founding trustees are rooted in the U.S. experience, so our current focus is on the United States of America.

E-mail [email protected] or use the Share a Courageous Story form.