Because AP is waiting to see if this Internet thing the kids are all talking about is just a fad before it starts including links in its stories, here’s a link: https://nmaahc.si.edu
This is a pretty spectacular fail for the Drumpf scampaign, when it isn’t allowed to use the Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, NC for photo op. Director issues a righteous putdown of Herr Coir Coif. Segment starts at about 2:30.
And the Country takes another step in the FORWARD direction …
Hopefully many more to come … and soon —
Wasn’t that a great find by Rachel. Not one other “news” person covered the story,
I watched every minute and it was wonderful - even George W. Bush gave a good speech. The President as usual was stellar and brilliant. This museum is long overdue but I can’t wait to visit it.
Better late than never, right? It sounds great—the Smithsonian does excellent work. The Native American museum is fascinating.
You don’t expect the AP to reveal its sources, do you?
I think they should rename themselves the Amish Press. More reflective of their approach to technology with no need to re-monogram anything.
I’m sure Barack Hussein Obama got a very special section.
Going Sunday morning for my first visit! I know I won’t get to see everything. Filled with so much pride. Especially looking forward to seeing the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit.
Black History is American History.
There really are not enough words to describe the experience of viewing the various displays and exhibits. It is physically an awesome structure. Inside the interior areas flow seamlessly. The various eras of the African American experience flow from the darkest periods to the most enlightening. No sugarcoating, history that does not appear in American history books.
As much as I re-experienced those episodes I’ve lived through, the one that brought out the most profound pain and sorrow was the exhibition dedicated to the murder of Emmett Till. It so clearly brought home what my brothers and sisters are experiencing now, today, after all these years. Nothing has changed. Black lives continue to have little or no value to a society that wants things to go back to the way they were.
But all in all, the accomplishments of Black people are finally getting the proper recognition absent from American media…schools, print, broadcast, etc. Kudos to all those responsible for finally putting this 100 year dream into reality.
This is an experience that will require more than a one day, crowd filled, exploration. More time and thought will be necessary to absorb all that is being offered. Not to be missed is the ride inside of the largest, quietest, softest elevator ride I’ve experienced in my life. It’s glass panels offer you the chance continue to observe while reaching your destination.
Solace for the soul. Food for intellectual enhancement.