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News Articles: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Writer Kevin Young has been named The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. "Having visited the museum myself with my family, I know what a powerful place it is, transforming visitors both in-person and online, and revealing the centrality of African American culture to the American experience," Young says.

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Kevin Young Named Director Of National Museum Of African American History And Culture

"I am eager to engage further directions in the museum's mission, embracing our digital present and future while furthering conversations around Black history, art, liberation and joy," Young says.

September 30, 2020
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By:
  • Elizabeth Blair
Leopold's Ice Cream will celebrate their 100th birthday with a block party on Saturday.

Ice Cream Party, Bridal Show, More Coastal Events Aug. 16-18

Don't let the rain keep you in this weekend — in Savannah, there's lots to do from an all-day Star Wars marathon to saying yes to the dress at the...

August 15, 2019
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By:
  • Kristen Rogers

Preserving Atlanta's Historical Sites In The Black Community

As cities like Atlanta grapple with Confederate history and what to do with symbols like America’s largest Confederate memorial atop Stone Mountain,...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Telfair Museum's Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters opens new exhibits on enslaved people's lives on the property Nov. 17.

Savannah's Telfair Museum Examines Stories Of Inequality Through Refurbished Slave Quarters

Telfair Museums' Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters plans to reveal the newly-refurbished slave quarters at the Regency-era mansion to the public on...

November 16, 2018
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By:
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • Cindy Hill ,
  • and 1 more
Members of the North Carolina Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, shown at the Tottle House lunch counter in Atlanta in 1960, sparked sit-ins across the South.

How Museums Today Expose Forgotten Truths About American History

African-American history goes far beyond Black History Month in February. Today we talked about the presentation of history and how it’s changing and...

June 19, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
One of the covers of Smithsonian Magazine's 'Black In America' issue.

Smithsonian Magazine: 'Black In America'

We've talked a lot on the show about how activism has changed in this country. We've heard from civil rights leaders from the past and present. The new...

September 19, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

On Second Thought For Monday, September 19, 2016

This month, Smithsonian Magazine released its “Black in America” issue in honor of the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African-American...

September 19, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.

How Do You Build A Museum?

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opens this Saturday. It will probably be a smooth and impressive experience...

September 19, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Taylor Gantt ,
  • and 1 more
Natasha Trethewey during book signing at the University of Michigan in 2011.

Natasha Trethewey: 'We Have Seen'

Just over 53 years ago, a bomb exploded at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The predominately African-American congregation...

September 19, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art

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