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In Conversation Georges Adéagbo, Stephan Köhler, Karen Milbourne

National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Avenue SW, Washington

Photograph by Brian Rimm, 2023 November 18, 2023 2 p.m. Renowned artist Georges Adéagbo invites us to consider the incomplete project of emancipation for all in the exhibition Create to Free Yourselves: Abraham Lincoln and the History of Freeing Slaves in America (Créez pour vous libérer: Abraham Lincoln et l’histoire de la libération des esclaves […]

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In Conversation Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and Johnnetta Betsch Cole

National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Avenue SW, Washington

Lonnie G. Bunch IIIPhotograph by Robert Stewart Johnnetta Betsch ColePhotograph by Boston Photography Magdalene Johnson ObajiPhotograph by A.B. Johnson, courtesy 231 Media Celeste Watkins-HayesCourtesy Keesha Morrison Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and first historian to […]

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Community Day

National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Avenue SW, Washington

September 30, 2023 12:30–9:30 p.m. About this event Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and collections, Community Day offers something for everyone. Among this year’s highlights are: Hair design workshop. - 12:30-3:30 pm Culinary delights - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm Curator led-tour-2:30 - 3 pm Drummer performers - 2:45, 6:00 pm Discussion and fashion […]