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Book Discussion With Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain Kicks Off Black History Month Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Uplifting the Black Family Social Media Campaign Shares the Experience of the Black Family

Hirshhorn Continues Weekly Series of Free Online Artist Talks Into 2021

Museum’s Winter Season of “Talking to Our Time” Includes Renowned Global Artists Including the Guerrilla Girls and Rachel Rose

Smithsonian Associates Streaming Offers World Art History Certificate Program

Smithsonian Associates Presents “Mr. President: An Evening with Martin Sheen”

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Smithsonian Launches Season Six of Sidedoor Podcast

January 13, 2021
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Announces Monthly Online Screening Series

“Viewfinder: Women’s Film and Video from the Smithsonian” Will Feature Monthly Screenings and Conversations With Artists, Filmmakers and Smithsonian Curators

January 4, 2021
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Launches Virtual Marketplace in Partnership With NOVICA

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Smithsonian Receives $13.5 Million From Lilly Endowment Inc. for Religion and Culture Programs

December 11, 2020
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Smithsonian Hosts Daylong Program To Collect Stories From Across America

“24 Hours in a Time of Change” Features Virtual Programming From Museums and Invites the Public To Share Their Stories

December 8, 2020
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National Museum of the American Indian Presents Contemporary Artists in Conversation

Two Online Programs Gather Artists and Artisans To Discuss Their Work

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Smithsonian’s National Zoo Giant Panda Cub Received Name Following Public Vote

Public Can Vote To Name Smithsonian’s National Zoo Giant Panda Cub

Smithsonian Associates Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Virtual Programs

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National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Its Premier Film Event, Native Cinema Showcase

Online Program Highlights Fan Favorite Films From Past Showcases and New Films

Power of Giving Explores Philanthropy’s Impact on Educational Equity

Lonnie Bunch, Steve Case, Linda Darling-Hammond, John B. King Jr., Eduardo J. Padrón, David A. Thomas, Suzanne Elise Walsh, Among Featured Thought Leaders

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to Open National Native American Veterans Memorial Nov. 11

National Air and Space Museum Presents “Air & Scare at Home”

Virtual Halloween Activities Available Throughout October

Hirshhorn Has Announced Free, Livestreamed Summit “Talking to Our Time: What Comes Next” Oct. 8 and 10

Summit Includes Leading Thinkers Zoe Leonard and Eileen Myles; John Akomfrah and Olafur Eliasson in Conversation; and Laurie Anderson in Performance on Museum’s YouTube Channel