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At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with packed exhibits, sold-out galas and high-profile panels

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Smithsonian chief steps down amid Trump pressure over how US history is presented

The Smithsonian announced Tuesday that Secretary Lonnie Bunch will leave his post at the end of the year as the institution faces continued scrutiny from the Trump administration over how its museums present US history.

France 24 · Sep 9

Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration

Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from leading the Smithsonian Institution after a challenging year

The Independent UK · Sep 8

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Slavery exhibit is changing at the African American history museum as a loan agreement ends

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and sending it back to South Africa

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Trump purge of Smithsonian exhibits got underway in April and included removal of Harriet Tubman’s hymn book: report

White House said it would begin reviewing Smithsonian exhibitions to ensure they align with Trump’s agenda

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Trump says Smithsonian museums only cover ‘how bad Slavery was’ in US

US President says a review of the national museums will be similar to those he has ordered for universities.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

White House orders review of Smithsonian museums to ensure they meet Trump’s agenda

A letter sent by the White House is ordering several US museums to align their content with Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. The president has accused the Smithsonian of coming under the influence of a “divisive, race-centered ideology.”

Euronews · Aug 13, 2025

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Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’

White House says the review is in line with Trump’s executive order on ‘Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025

White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday

The White House is ordering a review of the Smithsonian museums to align content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of American history

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review

A prominent pastor and veteran of the Civil Rights Movement says he was told items he had loaned to the Smithsonian Institution would be under review for whether they should remain on display at the institution

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump's order

Some Black churches are pledging to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture following an executive order by President Donald Trump alleging exhibits there and at other Smithsonian Institution sites have expressed a “divisive, race-centered ideology.”

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Questions linger on future of Smithsonian museums on women, Latinos - Roll Call

Some worry anti-DEI movement will slow progress on the two museums approved in 2020 by Congress and President Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Apr 3, 2025

Why President Donald Trump now has a problem with the Smithsonian

Trump believes institutions have fallen prey to ‘woke’ ideology

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Donald Trump orders removal of 'anti-American ideology' from top US museums and threatens to cut funding

The US president has told the Smithsonian Institution, which operates 21 museums visited by 30 million visitors every year, to eliminate ‘divisive narratives’ from programs

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

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Biden Commemorates 70Th Anniversary Of Brown V. Board Decision

President Biden commemorates the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, emphasizing racial equity and inclusivity in education and society.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2024

After nearly a decade, Oprah Winfrey is set to depart the board of WeightWatchers

The announcement comes amid falling profits for the company. WeightWatchers has been facing declining stock prices since November as weight loss drugs, known as GLP1s, have soared in popularity.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2023

The idea of a national African American museum went back 100 years before its opening

The museum celebrated the 20th anniversary of legislation that funded it this week, but it can trace its origins back to Black veterans who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

MLK's dream for America is one of the stars of the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

The last part of the speech took less time to deliver than it takes to boil an egg, but “I Have A Dream” is one of American history’s most famous orations and most inspiring

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2023

Don’t be scared — Black history is your history, too

Many Americans say “No” to most history, but particularly Black History — an unfortunate impulse being cemented into law in states all over the country.

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