Tag Archives: Smithsonian Museum

Open Thread | Lonnie Bunch, The First Black Secretary of the Smithsonian, Is Retiring.

Posted on September 9, 2026 by rikyrah

For Those Who Respect True History, This Is Very Sad News. Tom Sherwood @tomsherwood I hate this News: Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch plans to announce his retirement from the institution at the end of this year, bringing to a close … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread: The Opening of the National Museum of African-American History

Posted on September 26, 2016 by rikyrah

This past Saturday was the opening of the new National Museum of African-American History. Whenever I get back to Washington, DC, I am going to spend at least 2 days at this museum. It looks magnificent. It was a glorious … Continue reading →

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VIDEO | President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Attend The Ground Breaking Ceremony Of The Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History & Culture

Posted on February 22, 2012 by rikyrah

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Posted in Arts, Breaking News, Celebrations, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, History, Honor, Inspiration, Media, Michelle Obama, President Obama, Tribute | Tagged , | 24 Comments