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National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates National Poetry Month This April

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates National Poetry Month This April

Thursday, February 27, 2025

National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Women’s History Month Honoring Black Women

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Black History Month 2025

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Exhibitions

National Museum of African American History and Culture Opens International Traveling Exhibition Dec. 13

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will unveil “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World”—its first international touring exhibition—Dec. 13.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture To Display Space Devoted to Black Design

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new space in its Visual Arts Gallery. “Reclaiming My Time,” the first exhibition in the space devoted to contemporary Black designers will open Friday, May 31.
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Statement From the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the Death of Richard D. Parsons

The entire team at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) mourns Richard D. Parsons’ death with heavy hearts and deep gratitude. A founding member and co-chair of the museum’s advisory council, Parsons guided the creation of NMAAHC with passion, wisdom and unwavering commitment.  
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Statement on the Death of George Foreman

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) mourns the passing of George Foreman, a legendary boxing champion and entrepreneur whose remarkable career spanned the ring and the business world.
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