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The Smithsonian’s ‘Racial Brain’ Collection Subject Of An Investigative Series

Lauren NutallAugust 17, 2023August 16, 2023

by Lauren NutallAugust 17, 2023August 16, 20232245

The removed organs were sent to the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History, for scientists to observe and confirm prejudiced theories regarding cognitive abilities based on...

Arts and Culture

Artist Brian Lanker’s Portrait Series Makes Its Way To The Smithsonian

KJ EdwardsJuly 8, 2023July 6, 2023

by KJ EdwardsJuly 8, 2023July 6, 2023435

A series of portraits by the late photographer Brian Lanker is now on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, according to The Washington Informer....

Arts and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture To House Ebony Magazine’s Vintage 1970s Test Kitchen

Stacy JacksonJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023

by Stacy JacksonJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023730

The test kitchen captures the essence of Black culinary history....

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Michelle Commander Named Deputy of Smithsonian’s African American History Museum

Stacy JacksonJanuary 12, 2023January 12, 2023

by Stacy JacksonJanuary 12, 2023January 12, 2023941

This honor is commanding attention....

Arts and Culture

‘Black Panther’ Suit Worn by Late Actor Chadwick Boseman To Be Displayed at National Museum of African American History and Culture

Niko MannNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022

by Niko MannNovember 10, 2022November 10, 20221543

The suit worn by Chadwick Boseman in "Black Panther" will be an exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture....

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National Civil Rights Museum Showcases Smithsonian Outdoor Exhibition on Revolutionary Black Men

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsSeptember 8, 2022September 8, 2022

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsSeptember 8, 2022September 8, 20221139

Don't miss the installation starting Saturday, Sept.10. ...

Arts and Culture

Smithsonian’s New ‘Ethical Returns Policy’ Will Have Looted and Unethically Obtained Artwork Returned to Rightful Owners

Jeroslyn JoVonnMay 5, 2022May 5, 2022

by Jeroslyn JoVonnMay 5, 2022May 5, 20222437

The Smithsonian Institution announced a new policy that will have artwork that was looted or unethically procured returned to its rightful owners. ...

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A Smithsonian Black History Exhibit Aims To Connect The Reconstruction Era To Modern-Day

Atiya JordanFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

by Atiya JordanFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 20221539

This Black History exhibition, "Make Good the Promises: Reconstruction and Its Legacies," explores the turbulent Reconstruction era through an African American lens. ...

Education News

Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History Launches Online Access With ‘Searchable Museum’

Tai Saint-LouisNovember 28, 2021November 28, 2021

by Tai Saint-LouisNovember 28, 2021November 28, 20218723

You can now access an enhanced version of the NMAAHC's "Slavery & Freedom" exhibit from the comfort of your home. Soon, the whole collection will...

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Smithsonian Launches ‘Our Shared Future: Reckoning With Our Racial Past’ With a Virtual Forum

Black EnterpriseAugust 26, 2021August 26, 2021

by Black EnterpriseAugust 26, 2021August 26, 20211105

The Smithsonian will kick off its new race initiative, “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past,” with a free virtual forum tonight August 26...