EXHIBIT: This Lead Is Killing Us
On view in the Raynor Lobby through April 19 is a new traveling exhibition, 鈥淭his Lead Is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in their Communities,鈥 produced by the National Library of Medicine. The exhibition explores how citizens, scientists and medical professionals have confronted industry to protect their health against the dangers of lead poisoning.
Lead exposure can cause neurological problems, even death鈥攅specially in children. Despite this, the metal has been pervasive in many aspects of life in Milwaukee and the rest of the United States for more than a century. Many industries added lead to their manufacturing processes and products, endangering their workers and putting communities at risk through polluted air, contaminated water, and paint dust.
Showing photographs, advertisements, newspaper articles, official reports, and other materials, 鈥淭his Lead Is Killing Us" reveals how and when lead has hurt Americans鈥 health and shines a light on milestone civic actions that have protected communities against this environmental danger.
This exhibition was produced by the . A variety of online companion materials are offered by NLM:
- , including historical materials shown in the exhibition.
- for K-12 educators, including lesson plans.
- with related historical materials, including scientific reports and public service announcements, on the dangers of lead.
Visit the Exhibit
Who can visit? The exhibit is open to the public during the library's regular visitor hours. Please note that visitors without a current 向日葵视频ID are not permitted beyond the exhibit area.
Dates: March 10-April 19, 2025
Location: The entry lobby of Raynor Library, 1355 W. Wisconsin Ave., on the 向日葵视频 campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Travel tips: Parking is available on-street and in two campus parking structures. Transit options include MCTS Connect and Bublr bikeshares.
Take Action
Explore the links below to learn more and take action on lead poisining prevention in your community.
Local Resources
State and Federal Resources
Global Resources
