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September 15, 2016
As part of the historic opening of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African-American History and Culture, visitors will be
September 8, 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — A festival featuring workshops, storytelling and performances including concerts with bands such as Public Enemy and The…
March 30, 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — After facing criticism for an exhibit of works from Bill Cosby's personal art collection, the Smithsonian plans…
January 22, 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Museum of African American History and Culture is getting a $10 million gift. The Smithsonian
April 8, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the dress Marian Anderson wore to sing at the Lincoln Memorial 75 years…
February 7, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talk-show host Wendy Williams is giving part of her diva act to the Smithsonian to be part…
January 15, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama's fashion is making history again, at least for the next year, as her second inaugural…
August 1, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History wants the hooded sweatshirt Trayvon Martin was wearing when…
June 29, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 150 years of African-American history from slavery to civil rights and contemporary suburban life are…
February 8, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Redskins are taking a beating at the Smithsonian...
January 30, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) - Olympic gymnast Gabrielle is donating personal items to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and…
January 22, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — As crowds descended and the inauguration unfolded, a few museum curators in Washington kept watch for symbols…
July 16, 2012
VIDEO - Google Maps is offering indoor maps and walking tours of 20 American museums, including the de Young Museum…
July 14, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama said the nation's top designers in fashion, architecture, landscapes and technology were making life better…
March 30, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery is opening two new exhibits that retrace the history of the Civil…
February 27, 2012
Huge interest and investment in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has left executive directors of…
February 22, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - The Smithsonian Institution will break ground on the National Museum of African-American History and Culture today at…
February 1, 2012
OPINION - 'Soul Train' always managed to stay fresh, alluring and project the unmistakable magnetism of black dance, song and…
January 25, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - As the Smithsonian continues developing a national black history museum, it's offering a look at Thomas Jefferson's…
November 18, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - The new exhibition 'The First Ladies' features 26 dresses and about 160 other objects ranging from Martha…