Head of African American Museum on leave as Smithsonian faces Trump pressure
Kevin Young, an acclaimed poet who was named director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2021, ...
Director Of The National Museum Of African American History And Culture Is Placed On ‘Indefinite Leave'
In Young's absence, Shanita Brackett, the museum's director of operations, has been appointed interim director.
U.S. urges Americans to ‘reconsider travel’ to this West African nation
The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens to reconsider their travel plans to this West African nation. Here's why ...
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Full list: African countries affected by Trump’s tariffs
This policy, which targets over 180 countries—including several African countries—is expected to redefine economic ties.
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The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
In the segment filmed at the United Nations, Professor Gates discusses the petition brought by singer and actor Paul Robeson on behalf of African Americans to the UN in 1951, which accused the U.S ...
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Smithsonian Director on Building a Museum for All Americans
The idea for a national museum of African American history and culture had been around for 100 years. When the project for ...
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Director of National Museum of African American History and Culture on leave: reports
The director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kevin Young, is on personal leave as of March 14, according to reports, shortly after President Trump's executive order ...