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14th Secretary of the , founding director of , author, historian, film buff, New Jersey born and bred.

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    Mar 23

    Confronting racism is our shared responsibility. With these educational resources gathered from across our museums and educational centers and the critical work of many organizations at the local level, we aim to inspire change.

    In response to the eight people—seven of them women, six of Asian descent—killed last week in Georgia, we offer educational resources to increase understanding and deconstruct systemic oppression. Our statement and materials from across the Smithsonian:
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  2. Apr 6

    Alcee Hastings stood up for civil rights and equality. My sincere condolences to his friends, family, and community.

    We mourn the loss of Congressman Alcee Hastings, an influential political leader who represented the people of his native state of Florida and was a fierce civil rights activist. We thank Alcee Hastings for his commitment to his communities and desire to better understand others.
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  3. Apr 6

    Welcome to the Smithsonian team, Joshua Tewksbury. With two decades of experience researching conservation and biodiversity, I know he will bring visionary leadership to our .

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  4. Apr 5

    The Tuskegee Airmen took enormous personal and professional risks to stand up for equality. On April 5, 1945, officers took part in the act of civil disobedience that came to be known as the Freeman Field Mutiny.

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  5. Apr 5

    During World War II, African American pilots flew combat missions in segregated units. Known as Tuskegee Airmen, they had to excel in flight and advocate for their rights on the ground. Learn their story from .

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  6. Apr 4

    Happy . From , a photo by Rev. Henry Clay Anderson, who documented life in Greenville, Mississippi. Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson, © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

    Black and white studio photo of a little girl in frilly Easter dress, socks, and shoes, with Easter basket beside her. She looks uncertain.
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  7. Apr 2

    More about this artwork from our :

    This country scene evokes the Brandywine River valley of Smedley’s youth. The woman’s face glows as she banters with her surprise visitor, who leans into the shadowy room from the sun-drenched field beyond. Smedley’s skill in bringing a story to life shows in this image. We can feel the heat of summer, the cool of the interior, and the excitement of the courting couple.
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  8. Apr 2

    A favorite poem of mine is "When I Was One-and-Twenty" by A. E. Housman. Enjoy it paired with 's "One Day in June" by William Thomas Smedley.

    Painting of a young woman leaning against a wall in a slightly dark room in a rustic home, beside a wooden chair. She smiles at a young man leaning in through the window, who grins up at her, as though they are in a pleasant conversation.
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  9. Apr 1

    Developing a great exhibition is much more than selecting which objects to display. In my latest column for , a look at the power of great curation.

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    Mar 22

    Fifty years ago this month, a group of mothers and caregivers—led by activist Ruby Duncan—blocked a quarter-mile section of the Las Vegas Strip to fight against unjust cuts to welfare benefits.

    Stopping Traffic in Vegas
    Mothers and caregivers, led by activist Ruby Duncan, blocked a quarter-mile section of the Las Vegas Strip to fight against unjust cuts to welfare benefits.
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  11. Mar 31

    Latina history is American history. Learn the stories of 10 Latinas, as told by voices from across . Their accomplishments in labor organizing, fashion, music, science exploration, and art have shaped the United States.

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    Mar 15

    The women of Delta Sigma Theta knew that fostering literacy meant boosting African Americans' social, economic, and political power—and that's exactly what their traveling library project achieved.

    Bringing Books South
    The sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. fundraised to buy and distribute books throughout the segregated South to provide students with critical educational tools.
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    Mar 8

    When owners of a Texas pecan-shelling plant cut wages, 21-year-old Emma Tenayuca led the Mexican and Mexican American workers in walking out. More videos of women making change:

    Striking for Fair Wages
    When owners of a San Antonio, Texas, pecan-shelling plant reduced low wages even more, 21-year-old Emma Tenayuca led the Mexican and Mexican American workers in walking out.
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    Mar 1

    In New York City's Chinatown, college student Regina Lee and other volunteers organized a neighborhood health fair to improve health literacy in their community.

    Care for the Community
    Throughout American history, women have worked together to tackle challenges that are too large for anyone to solve alone.
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  15. Mar 30

    Thanks to all who participated in our Wikipedia edit-a-thon. With over 50 participants, we were able to add over 3,600 words to Wikipedia to increase access to knowledge about Smithsonian women in science.

    Help us make the accomplishments of more visible. Tomorrow, join our Wikipedia & Women in Science Edit-a-thon: Smithsonian Groundbreakers. You'll learn to update Wikipedia articles and other useful skills.
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  16. Mar 30

    Enjoy the Art in Bloom sculptures during and through the end of May.

    With Smithsonian Castle in background, three sculptures in the shape of cherry blossoms on display on a brick pathway in garden. Each is painted differently. The one if the front includes a floral theme.
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  17. Mar 30

    As pink flowers blossom around Washington, D.C., spot three Art in Bloom sculptures in Enid Haupt Garden. Sponsored by , they symbolize the between Japan and in the U.S. as we mark the 10th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake in Japan.

    In a garden with spring-green grass and pink saucer magnolias blooming on trees on a clear sunny day, a sculpture in the shape of a single cherry blossom sits on a pedestal. It looks like a quilt-style patchwork of fabrics or papers with intricate, floral patterns in colors including light pastel pinks and blues.
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    Mar 29

    Join for a panel discussion on exploring language reclamation, pressures on language from current and historical dislocation, and educational filmmaking. 📅Fri 4/2 1-2 pm ET | Free 🗣️

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  19. Mar 29

    Help us make sure the stories of women like Dr. Evans are accessible to all. Spend a minute transcribing documents from women's history with our . Explore open projects or see the already-transcribed documents relating to Dr. Evans:

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  20. Mar 29

    What Dr. Matilda A. Evans accomplished in her lifetime was incredible. She was one of the first African American women physicians to have her own practice, but her service to her community didn't stop there. holds her archives.

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    Mar 27

    Tonight is the first night of . A. Nedby—a 10-year-old student at the Educational Alliance Art School in Manhattan—made this textile of a seder in the late 1930s. It's now in our :

    Textile with repeating image of a group sitting at a table set with plates and a candle holder. A girl stands nearby. The illustration is in shades of orange and blue.
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