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Smithsonian Acquires Work Of Black Photographer Pioneers

The Smithsonian has acquired images captured by the first Black photographers.
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
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Obama Portraits To Embark On National Tour

The Obama portraits will embark on a national museum tour in 2021.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
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Lonnie G. Bunch III Makes History At Smithsonian

Lonnie G. Bunch III has become the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Toddler’s Amazement Of Michelle Obama’s Portrait Inspires Book

The viral photo of a toddler staring at Michelle Obama’s portrait in amazement is the inspiration behind a new children’s…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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LeBron James’ Equality Sneakers Headed To NMAAHC

LeBron James’ equality sneakers are headed to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
by NewsOne Staff
12.15.18
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Henrietta Lacks’ Portrait Will Live At The Smithsonian

The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired a painting of Henrietta Lacks.
by NewsOne Staff
05.13.18
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Rappers Team Up With Smithsonian For Hip-Hop Anthology

Rappers, scholars, and authors are joining forces with the Smithsonian for the creation of a hip-hop anthology.
by NewsOne Staff
11.12.17
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Ava DuVernay, John Legend Win Smithsonian Awards

Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias, and John Legend received American Ingenuity Awards from Smithsonian Magazine.
by NewsOne Staff
11.05.17
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Emmett Till’s Casket Donated To The Smithsonian National…

Deborah Watts, co-founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, spoke with Roland Martin about her family's contribution to the NMAAHC.
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Construction Continues On The National Museum of African American History To Open In 2016

National Museum Of African American History & Culture…

The opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington is just days away and it…
by Kenon White
03.15.18
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NEWS ROUNDUP: Investigator Claims Casey Anthony’s Lawyer Said…

It’s been years since the Casey Anthony story made headlines, but the saga surrounding the case continues. A private investigator…
by NewsOne Staff
05.26.16
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Smithsonian Looks To Reserve Gazebo Where Police Killed…

William Pretzer, the museum's senior History Curator, asked the city to delay demolition of the structure in an email Monday.
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
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NEWS ROUNDUP: The Academy Will Implement New Voting…

They are planning to make changes in an effort to diversify their board and nominations in the future.
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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Funky! Smithsonian To Enshrine Parliament Mothership

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History will feature 1970’s funk band Parliament Funkadelic’s Mothership as a permanent piece…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19