
National Museum of African American History & Culture marks 1st anniversary
Museum director Lonnie Bunch reflects on the past year and why he's hopeful
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Museum director Lonnie Bunch reflects on the past year and why he's hopeful
This is the second time in a week that a noose has been discovered at a Smithsonian museum
President delivers moving address on importance of new National Museum of African American History and Culture
One day before its official opening, the media mogul described the significance of the "moving and profound" National African American Museum of History and Culture
U.S. attorney general explains the personal significance of a lunch counter stool from her hometown, now displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American Culture and History
Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture chronicles athletes who overcame tremendous barriers and spurred change in sports and society
The former secretary of state says National Museum of African American History and Culture is a symbol of what can be achieved
Wrapped in bronze and inspired by the three-tiered crowns used in West African art, the museum shines brightly near the center of the National Mall
Artifacts tell stories of trial and triumph, of four centuries of the African American experience
The structure of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is the result of a collaboration between a team of renowned architects. Phil Freelon and David Adjaye submitted their proposed design in 2009. Along with their late colleague J. Max Bond Jr., they beat some of the world's most influential architects to win the commission. Freelon and Adjaye shares how their idea came to life.
From a former slave's freedom paper to a Tuskegee Airmen's jacket, families have donated thousands of heirlooms to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
In her film for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, director Ava DuVernay included the brutal killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was murdered after reportedly whistling at at white woman in 1955. In a conversation with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, DuVernay explains the powerful influence of Till's death, and draws a comparison to the 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
From Emmett Till's death to President Obama's acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination, August 28 throughout the years has been a significant date in African-American history. Director Ava DuVernay, who made the orientation film for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, tells Gayle King why she decided to create the film around the historical date.
A pioneer of the civil rights movement visits the new Smithsonian museum dedicated to African American history and culture
Director Ava DuVernay made an orientation film for the National Museum of African American History and Culture about the significance of August 28 in black history. DuVernay spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about the museum, reacting after finding out that a quote of her own will be displayed at the museum.
Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the challenges he faced in the effort to build the museum. He also shares stories behind some of its exhibits.
Visiting the National Musuem of African American History and Culture for the first time, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker and Republican Sen. Tim Scott spoke about their common bond and hopes for America's future
Judge Robert Wilkins, who helped bring the National Museum of African American History and Culture to life, says he gets "goosebumps to see it happening"
On Monday, Sept. 12, "CBS This Morning" broadcasted live from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to give America the first extended look inside the National Mall's newest treasure. Guests also included former Secretary of State Colin Powell, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, museum founding director Lonnie Bunch and civil rights pioneer Rep. John Lewis.
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