National Museum of African American History and Culture | A museum that seeks to understand American

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Web Name: National Museum of African American History and Culture | A museum that seeks to understand American

WebSite: http://nmaahc.si.edu

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A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story Welcome to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History Culture 01/01 Statement on the Passing of Esteemed Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Spencer Crew, interim director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, released the following statement on the death of longtime Georgia Congressman, and civil rights champion John Lewis. Read Story Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., stands on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., in between television interviews on Feb. 14, 2015. Rep. Lewis was beaten by police on the bridge on "Bloody Sunday" 50 years ago on March 7, 1965, during an attempted march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery. Photo Credit: Getty Images Two Minute WarningCollection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, © 1965 Spider Martin Dr. King Holding Arms; Dr. King, John Lewis, Reve rend Jessie Douglas, and James FarmerCollection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, © 1965 Spider Martin Smithsonian Secretary, Lonnie G. Bunch III and Congressman John Lewis at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and CulturePhoto Credit: Leah L. Jones Smithsonian Secretary, Lonnie G. Bunch III and Congressman John Lewis at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and CulturePhoto Credit: Leah L. Jones Congressman John Lewis addressing the crowd at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and CulturePhoto Credit: Leah L. Jones Congressman John Lewis addressing the crowd at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and CulturePhoto Credit: Leah L. Jones Congressman John Lewis addressing the crowd at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and CulturePhoto Credit: Leah L. Jones President Obama Honors Medal Of Freedom Recipient John LewisPhoto Credit: Getty Images NMAAHC Digital Resources Guide Explore, learn and engage with the National Museum of African American History and Culture through our numerous digital resources. Read Story Sports Sports matter far beyond the playing fields. Though historically denied opportunities to compete at the highest levels, African American athletes have recorded impressive achievements and also utilized sports to fight for greater rights and freedoms. EXPLORE EXHIBITION The Curator Chats Series The Curator Chats are video portraits of NMAAHC curators providing insight and anecdotal information about their exhibitions and upcoming projects. Read More Leveling the Playing Field: Women's Basketball In the early 1900s many African American communities embraced women’s basketball. African Americans saw sports as a way to demonstrate character, discipline and excellence. Read Story The African American experience is the lens through which we understand what it is to be an American.

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A museum that seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American experience.

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