Accessible D.C. art exhibitions are down the street from where you live
By Avery Harrison Washington, D.C., is home to 21 Smithsonian museums, national monuments, and historic buildings…
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Smithsonian book editors hold panel discussion on Afrofuturism
By Kalahari Deprez Busboys and Poets, located on 14th and V Street, hosted a book presentation…
William H. Johnson’s “Fighters for Freedom” is Coming Home
By Omari Foote William H. Johnson’s lifetime of artwork was nearly discarded due to unpaid storage…
Black Donors Made New African American Museum Reality
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Photo by Freddie Allen, NNPA. First lady…
Black Donors Made New African American Museum Reality
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser looks at the Paradox of Liberty exhibit on opening day. WASHINGTON —…
Charter Members Enjoy Open House Weekend at National Museum of African American History and Culture
Mary Smith of Charleston, South Carolina takes part in an interactive exhibit at the National…
African American Museum Educates, Inspires and Sparks Personal Memories
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture will officially open to the public…
Hundreds Celebrate as Nation’s African American Museum Nears Completion
Live performances and remarks by officials preceded a video display, projected on the facade of the…
Special Find in Africa for African-American Museum
Sunken Slave Ship Found off South African Coast Divers examine artifacts from sunken slave ship found…
National Zoo Wants You . . . To Volunteer
Why Bathing Elephants is Fun George Mason University students volunteer their time at the National Zoo…