WASHINGTON — Last night, Thurraya and I had the honor of attending the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

For the past decade, this extraordinary museum has preserved, shared, and celebrated the stories, struggles, achievements, and enduring contributions of African Americans to our nation's history. Since opening in 2016, it has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world, becoming a place of education, reflection, inspiration, and hope.

The evening brought together guests to commemorate this important milestone with opening remarks, a special anniversary program, and an opportunity to celebrate the museum's remarkable first ten years. Walking through the museum and sharing in this celebration was a powerful reminder that history is not only something we study—it is something we preserve, honor, and pass on to future generations.

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WASHINGTON — At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs is an exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture that highlights the vital role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played in preserving African American history, culture, and creativity. Drawing on collections from five partner institutions—Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University—the exhibition presents more than 100 objects that reflect artistic achievement, academic innovation, campus life, and activism. Through archival materials, artworks, and cultural artifacts, At the Vanguard emphasizes how HBCU museums and archives have long served as cultural stewards, safeguarding stories that might otherwise have been lost and shaping how Black history is remembered and shared.

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WASHINGTON — The 2026 Smithsonian Annual Weekend brought together Smithsonian supporters around the shared experience of the Institution’s museums, research, and cultural programs, continuing a well‑established annual tradition. The Smithsonian is committed to it’s role as a place for connection, inspiration, and collective celebration of history, art, science, and culture.

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ANNANDALE, Va. — We’re feeling truly honored to see a photo of us from last year’s Annual Smithsonian Weekend featured in this year’s brochure! 😊 Attending this annual event is always such a special experience, and it’s amazing to have a small piece of that memory included in this year’s announcement. We can’t wait to celebrate Smithsonian Weekend again and make even more memories!

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WASHINGTON — The annual Smithsonian Weekend was an incredible celebration of culture, innovation, and discovery. We were treated to inspiring talks from the Smithsonian's staff and leadership.

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