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The National Museum of African American History and Culture will remove a 33-pound timber from the slave ship São José–Paquete de Africa from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and return it to South Africa, where it is on loan from Iziko Museums. The museum said the loan must be returned by July 2026, and the […]
Celebrated filmmaker Ava DuVernay will receive the Smithsonian’s prestigious Great Americans Medal on May 8 for her work in storytelling and social justice. She joins previous honorees like Colin Powell and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The honor includes a 14-karat gold medal and a public conversation with philanthropist David Rubenstein. DuVernay is being recognized for projects […]
In the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C, you would be able to find a beautiful portrait of Michelle Obama. However, this upcoming Sunday the portrait will be taken down to kick off the “Obama Portraits Tour.” According to The Hill, the painting of the former first lady by Amy Sherald and the oil-on-canvas […]
Yes it is without a doubt real news that NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s jersey will be a part of an exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History.
This is pretty amazing! Black Panther’s suit worn by Chadwick Boseman from the movie Black Panther will be added to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture!
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