A petition has been created to highlight Thomas' contributions in the museum.
The opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington is just days away and it still needs your help.
How many times have you visited an American History museum only to leave wanting to know more about the complete African-American experience? Indeed, museums celebrating Black History have sprung up across the nation in recent years, but your curiosity will be sated when one of the largest opens its doors in Washington, D.C. on September […]
This September, a small exhibit honoring Bill Cosby will go on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. The exhibit is titled "Taking Shape," and focuses on African-American representation on television in the 20th century. To encompass this history, Cosby's 1964 comedy record I Started Out as a Child, an I Spy comic book, and video clips from the program and clips from The Cosby Show have been added to the exhibit.
They are planning to make changes in an effort to diversify their board and nominations in the future.
Tonight’s Jazzy Holiday Gala is sold out, and for good reason. The event honors Lonnie Bunch III, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum is slated to open next year. In a telephone interview, Bunch shared his thoughts on the importance of preserving African-American history. Answers have been edited […]
