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Take a tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
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
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Artifacts tell stories of trial and triumph, of four centuries of the African American experience
NMAAHC architects
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.
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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
Ava DuVernay on Emmett Till
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.
Ava DuVernay on August 28
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.
Rep. John Lewis: New African American museum "is about not giving up"
A pioneer of the civil rights movement visits the new Smithsonian museum dedicated to African American history and culture
DuVernay on African American museum
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.
Museum director Lonnie Bunch
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.
Why two very different U.S. senators share a "common mission"
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
After 100 years in the making, new Smithsonian museum deemed a "miracle"
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"
A People's Journey
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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