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14th Secretary of the , founding director of , author, historian, film buff, New Jersey born and bred.

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Vrijeme pridruživanja: rujan 2019.

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  1. Ninety-four years ago, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established "Negro History Week" to make sure school children were exposed to African American History. As we begin Black History Month, I find that mission is still a beacon of change and hope.

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  2. When the weather warms up, I highly encourage a stroll around all of the locations of our "Habitats" exhibit.

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  3. Newly planted in the Kogod Courtyard at and , this continuation of ' multi-location "Habitat" exhibition reminds us that protecting habitats protects life.

    In an interior courtyard, plants thrive in a planter. One has a red/orange bloom that stands up straight.
    A planted section of garden in an interior courtyard, with a blue and pink interpretive sign. The sign is titled "Improving Our Habitats."
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  4. When I visited Alaska, I found Kenai gorgeous and the expanse of wilderness sobering. In this amazing landscape, works with local communities to balance the needs of people and salmon. Learn more:

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  5. Our provides access to millions of primary sources that document the history of the visual arts in America—and it's always growing. Here's a peek into the stacks with some of our Archives team for .

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  6. Before opening , I attended over 40 meetings of the Council, made up of influential leaders in American business and entertainment. I dug deep to find my confidence. Speaking with the Presidential Leadership Scholars, I see leaders who will find their own confidence.

    Two people seated on a stage in conversation.
    Audience sits at tables listening to two speakers on stage, seen from behind. One stands and holds a microphone, asking a question.
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  7. Hansberry's story reminds us that representation matters in theater and all forms of entertainment. Explore more women's history stories on our site, including that of Mexican actor Dolores del Río.

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  8. Lorraine Hansberry channeled her family's personal experience of housing discrimination into "A Raisin in the Sun," but the play spoke to an experience many African Americans faced. This portrait of her by David Attie is in the collection of .

    Black and white photographic portrait of woman leaning against a desk, gesturing with one hand as though in conversation. Behind her, a large portrait of her face.
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    In our season finale we talk with about Astronomical Glass Plates. Hear the amazing story of how "computers" tracked the stars and opened the doors for more women in science. Take a listen on :

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  10. I will always remember Kobe Bryant's generosity and support during the opening of . I feel deep sorrow for the loss of a great athlete and a friend of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. My deep sympathy to the Bryant family.

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  11. A museum I have visited and value, the helps fill a void in our understanding of America. The destruction of their collection is a tragedy. This loss is a reminder that we in the museum field must do everything possible to secure our collections.

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  12. At the Smithsonian, we're celebrating with magic, music, and art representing the richness of New Year festivities in China, Korea, and Mongolia. Join us Sunday at our National Museum of Asian Art, .

    Child, seen from behind, stands in a theater looking up at a stage on which performers in long gowns or robes play stringed instruments. An adult kneels to speak to the child.
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  13. Curious about the herculean efforts of so many people—curators, researchers, educators, designers, project managers—to create ? In this book excerpt, I share part of the story. I'm honored to be included in the .

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  14. When I was a kid, my aunt left her records lying around and I decided to give them a listen. Until then, most of the rock 'n roll stars I knew were white—and Chuck Berry changed my world. On , a story of rock, appropriation, and a red Cadillac.

    On a black background and black reflective surface, a red Cadillac Eldorado, model year 1973, owned and driven by Chuck Berry.
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  15. Science was closed to most women in the 1870s. When a Harvard Observatory astronomer fired a disorganized male assistant and hired his maid, she excelled at tracking the stars and more women followed in her footsteps. A must-hear story from :

    Black and white photo of 14 people, mostly women, standing about an arm's length apart, holding hands, in front of a building with Corinthian columns. The women wear long skirts.
    In a small office space, about eight women work at desks, books open and pens in hand. They look at their work, not the camera. A man in corner looks at the scene.
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  16. Learn more about the teams behind each of these installations, many of them combining experts from the worlds of art, agriculture, science, design, and craft—with a little bit of centuries-old grafting techniques, of course. 🍏

    On a wooden table, baskets of apple/pear-like fruits, an open sketchbook, and interpretive signage.
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  17. From dramatic, luminous structures of stretched seaweed to interactive mosaics made of native Mexican corn husks, "Partnering with Nature" redefines our relationship with nature, bringing humans and the natural world closer together. My accolades to and .

    In a gallery space, an orb-like structure about as tall as an adult. With curved panels and various openings on the top, it looks like a hybrid submarine and human heart. It's made of natural materials in green and brown, and appears veined.
    Interior photo of structure in other photo. Veins of its material are visible. Light penetrates in a gentle way.
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  18. With a sense of , the exhibit expands our vision of nature as a partner. It sparks the imagination with a tree that blooms with 40 varietals of apple. Sustainable materials such as algae, seaweed, and corn are formed into beautiful and everyday items.

    Artist draws on a canvas or wall. He is making an image of a tree. Above him, branches of a tree are seen. To his right, books and slices of tree trunk. Text on wall says "How do you design a tree? Join the start of the #TreeOf40Fruit journey. Share your photos daily."
    Yellow and green vases and containers, lit from below, on display in gallery.
    Close-up of a piece of dried seaweed.
    Mosaic of naturally colored tiles.
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  19. When recycling, we try to minimize environmental harm. Discussing climate change, we envision saving ecosystems from ruin. In an exhibit at the World Economic Forum, brings a more hopeful framing to our relationship with nature. What if we collaborated with nature?

    Two people in a well-lit gallery-like space look at items displayed on a wall. They appear to be a dried natural fabric, like leaves. They are long strips of dried seaweed and they come in brown, yellow, and green, with frilly edges.
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  20. I had a great time telling some of my favorite Smithsonian stories to the . The episode drops tomorrow! Subscribe to the Smithsonian’s flagship podcast here: – mjesto: Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

    Three people seated at a small wooden table. One wears headphones. Microphones in front of them.
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