🇺🇸 "#Juneteenth celebrations then, like now, recognize the ongoing fight for human rights and equality and are commemorated through family cookouts, faith services, musical performances and storytelling. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American resilience and achievement while aiding in the preservation of those historical narratives that promoted racial and personal advancement since #FreedomDay.” - #NMAAHC

This #TEDEd #history animation shares more ➡ https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/what-is-juneteenth

What if Black history is under threat? Joy-Ann Reid highlights the vital role of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) amidst concerns over a Trump administration executive order targeting "improper ideology" in museums. This landmark institution, established after a century of advocacy, symbolizes Black heritage, yet fears arise over potential artifact removals. Community vigilance remains crucial in preserving its mission. Read more here: [Link to the article](https://www.joyannreid.com/p/the-daily-reid-what-if-anything-is) #NMAAHC #BlackHistory #JoyAnnReid

One month after Donald Trump issued an executive order claiming the Smithsonian's museums are promoting "improper ideology," artifacts and exhibits from the National Museum of African American History and Culture are reportedly being removed. https://bit.ly/3XeY8Ge #nmaahc

On March 27, Trump signed an executive order declaring the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. — a.k.a. The Blacksonian — and a few others as institutions that divide America.

The order states that the museums undermine the nation’s "remarkable" history by casting it "in a negative light," and directs Vice President JD Vance to clear the museum of its liberal "ideology."

Ten days before the order, Kevin Young, the NMAAHC’s director, went on indefinite personal leave. The cascade of bad news left historians on edge and Black Americans concerned that the groundbreaking museum would survive Trump 2.0.

https://wordinblack.com/2025/04/can-this-chicago-preacher-save-blacksonian/

#uspol #uspolitics #ushistory #smithsonian #nmaahc #BlackMastodon #trump

#NNPA - #Trump Targets a #Slavery Removal from the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. #NMAAHC #DonaldTrump

https://www.postnewsgroup.com/trump-targets-a-slavery-removal-from-the-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture/

Kevin Young has led the NMAAHC since 2021, overseeing significant initiatives like the digital “Searchable Museum” & a $350 million “Living History” campaign. His abrupt leave raises questions about the museum's future. #NMAAHC #KevinYoung

Many Black Democrats say American voters let them down and they've sworn off anti-Trump protests. But on Saturday, they came out anyway, joining "Hands Off" demonstrations against widespread budget cuts and attacks on DEI. E.R. Shipp reported from Washington. https://bit.ly/43JyH4G #nmaahc #handsoff #doge

Many Black Democrats say American voters let them down and they've sworn off anti-Trump protests. But on Saturday, they came out anyway, joining "Hands Off" demonstrations against widespread budget cuts and attacks on DEI. E.R. Shipp reported from Washington. https://bit.ly/43JyH4G #nmaahc #handsoff #doge

Many Black Democrats say American voters let them down, and they've sworn off anti-Trump protests. But on Saturday, they came out anyway, joining "Hands Off" demonstrations against widespread cuts and even changes at the country's Black American museum. E.R. Shipp reports. https://bit.ly/43JyH4G #nmaahc #handsoff #doge

Shalise Manza Young: Why tRump's Smithsonian executive order is especially painful: The blood spilled by our ancestors for voting rights, fair housing and other freedoms has benefitted non-Black Americans arguably more than they have benefitted us.

#trump #Smithsonian #NMAAHC #uspol #maga #racism #TheContrarian
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/why-trumps-smithsonian-executive?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

National Museum of African American History and Culture Acquires Largest Collection of Charleston Slave Badges

https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/national-museum-african-american-history-and-culture-acquires-largest-collection

#history #americanhistory #ushistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #smithsonian #NMAAHC #digitalhumanities #digitalhistory #humanities

##### Black History Month #####
#BlackHistoryMonth: I mentioned it in 2016 but the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture was opened. We know not all the history will be there but it is important none the less
https://nmaahc.si.edu/
#BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #BlackFediverse #NMAAHC #Smithsonian

From the Natl Museum Of African American History And Culture. You must visit this place. It is powerful, voluminous and utterly, utterly necessary. Thank you to Lonnie Bunch, Oprah and all the other donors and Smithsonian for getting this important, invaluable, instructive and impactful museum off the ground and into the world. #mlk #mlkday #mlk95 #nmaahc #dc #museum #mlk #mlkjr #BlackMastodon #Mastodon

If you are in DC and have the time, definitely make a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It's so very well done. Glad I was able to finally make the trip.

#NMAAHC

https://nmaahc.si.edu/

Happy day of arrival to Sun Ra. Born May 22 1914. A cosmic force and source of endless inspiration.🖤
This pic from our recent visit to #NMAAHC in DC at the #Afrofuturism exhibit.
#SunRa #spaceistheplace #blackmastodon #jazz #freejazz #music #musique #cosmicism #arkestra #SunRaArkestra

Another from National Museum of African American History and Culture “Afrofuturism” exhibit. Pioneering black Punk bands Bad Brains, Pure Hell and Death get a spotlight for their influence on the genre. #badbrains #deathfromdetroit #PureHell #afropunk #ogpunk #punkrock #nmaahc #vinyl #7inch #45rpm #blackmastodon #music #musique #culture #DIY #diymusic

“Space is the Place”
More to come, took so many pics at #nmaahc #afrofuturism exhibit in D.C. on a recent trip. Got the book too!
#books #sunra #spaceistheplace #BlackHistory #space #BlackMastodon #music #musique #jazz #freejazz #Art #Culture #BlackFriday #DC

In the United States, Canada and Germany, every February observes the achievements and history of African Americans as part of #BlackHistoryMonth. This year's theme, Black
 Resistance, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (#NMAAHC) is inviting from their website in exploring the histories of Black freedom movements—from slavery and abolition to other ongoing struggles for civil and #HumanRights. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/black-history-month-2023

Still waiting on the right time to do my pictorial walk through the National Museum of African American History and Culture. I was looking at the pics and it's definitely not Black joy so I held off for the #BlackFriday days.

There is some Black joy but you start off in the elevator going down with markings showing you going back in time to slavery. About time you make your way up, you need to decompress from what all you experienced.

#museums #NMAAHC #BlackMastodon #BlackFedi @BlackMastodon