Lonnie Bunch to Become the First African American to Lead the Smithsonian Institution
Lonnie Bunch, III, has been named as the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, making him both the first African American and historian to lead the...
Smithsonian Institution
The $250,000,000 Mission to Preserve Black History
Lonnie Bunch’s mission includes raising $250 million in donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals for the museum, and mining the world for artifacts that will...
Preserve Our Rich History of Philanthropy
I’ve always had a love for history, spending countless hours in museums and libraries, and devouring history books and biographies on business, politics, and presidents,...
Memorabilia From National Museum of African American History & Culture
In preparation for the 2015 opening of the National Museum of African American History & Culture here's an exclusive preview of items...
New Museum Ensures Black History is Part of the American Story
Barack Obama, Calvin Butts and others take part in groundbreaking for National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC...