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Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Announces a Women’s Film and Video Series

by Smithsonian Institution January 5, 2021January 28, 2021

Viewfinder features free monthly screenings of rarely seen short films and videos, followed by conversations with artists, filmmakers, and Smithsonian curators.

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Republican Senator Blocks Votes to Establish Smithsonian Museums for Latino Culture and Women

by Valentina Di Liscia December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

On the evening of the vote, Senator Mike Lee of Utah said the US does not need “separate but equal” museums.

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As COVID-19 Cases Climb, Museums Across US Announce Closures

by Hakim Bishara November 19, 2020November 27, 2020

Minneapolis museums and the Smithsonian are some of the first to announce their second closures, starting this weekend.

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The First National Memorial to Native American Veterans

by Valentina Di Liscia November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Indigenous people serve in the US Armed Services at a higher rate than any other group, but their contributions are often diminished. A new memorial in Washington, DC, hopes to change that.

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Check Out Indigenous Cinema With the National Museum of the American Indian

by National Museum of the American Indian November 9, 2020December 11, 2020

For Native American Heritage Month, the Native Cinema Showcase includes over 60 free online screenings representing 49 Native Nations in 12 different countries.

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Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Galleries Present Transcendence: A Virtual Sufi Music Festival

by National Museum of Asian Art September 14, 2020May 19, 2022

Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art for a free online music festival featuring world-renowned musicians from India, France, Iran, and Morocco.

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The Native Americans Whose Activism Made DC’s Football Team Change Its Name

by Dan Schindel August 25, 2020November 5, 2020

The National Museum of the American Indian will be hosting two screenings of the documentary More Than a Word alongside a conversation with activist Amanda Blackhorse, who took pro football to court.

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Congress Votes in Favor of Creating National Museum of the American Latino

by Valentina Di Liscia July 27, 2020November 5, 2020

If approved by the Senate, it would become the first Smithsonian museum specifically dedicated to the history and culture of Latinx communities.

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Former Staffers and Board Members Denounce Racism at Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

by Valentina Di Liscia July 16, 2020November 5, 2020

“In 2020, there are only five full-time Black employees on a staff of over 40. There are no Black curators in a museum solely dedicated to the arts and culture of Africa,” the letter reads.

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Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Galleries Host Conversations on Religion and Spirituality in Museums

by National Museum of Asian Art July 15, 2020May 19, 2022

The series comprises three panels of scholars, faith leaders, and public figures exploring key issues related to spirituality and Asian religions. 

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1,700 3D Models of Cultural Heritage Objects Now Available in Public Domain

by Monica Castillo February 27, 2020February 26, 2020

In conjunction with Creative Commons and museums like the Smithsonian Institute, Sketchfab launched a virtual collection of rare and mesmerizing artifacts.

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Smithsonian Institution Releases 2.8 Million Images for Public Use

by Monica Castillo February 26, 2020February 27, 2020

Now entering the public domain are items from the institution’s many museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo.

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