Smithsonian National Museum of African American History

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August 20, 2025
Phillip opened her show with a pointed history lesson after Michaels’ and Trump’s remarks reignited debate over how slavery is…
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August 13, 2025
The White House has ordered a review of Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits reflect President Donald Trump’s vision of America.
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July 30, 2022
Two iconic African American publications have transferred sole ownership of their vast archive which document 20th-century Black life.
March 4, 2022
Sweet Home Café, nestled in Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, hosted a chef’s residency program.
January 21, 2022
In September, Angola's President João Lourenco invited two Tucker siblings to visit the country, and they did last month for…
Johnson Publishing Company thegrio.com
March 13, 2020
The Ebony and Jet archive will be transferred to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and…
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September 1, 2019
Trump's staff told Lonnie Bunch that he did not want to see anything difficult. But Bunch refused to "make the…
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June 22, 2018
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture had acquired several objects from Black Panther, including the costume…
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June 8, 2018
Oprah Winfrey says she cried when she got to the end of the Smithsonian museum exhibition that bears her name…
June 17, 2017
LeBron James is known for his outstanding prowess on the court but now he will also be known for his
May 20, 2017
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is already looking to include Colin Kaepernick in it halls. Director Lonnie Bunch
November 18, 2016
LeBron James has long been a fan of Muhammad Ali, so when he had the chance to support an exhibit…
September 24, 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — Things you need to know about the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture…
June 24, 2015
theGRIO REPORT - A new website has announced that 1.5 million handwritten records of newly freed slaves will be digitized…