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Journey through the lens of the African American experience. #APeoplesJourney, #ANationsStory Legal: si.edu/termsofuse • @NMAAHCdirector

Washington, DC, USA nmaahc.si.edu Joined May 2009

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Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC Sep 18

Our museum turns 10 on September 24!

As we celebrate a decade of preserving and sharing African American history and culture, we want to hear what our museum has meant to you.

Post a video, a photo from your visit or a written reflection, and tag @NMAAHC or #NMAAHC10.

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Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC Sep 15

#OnThisDay in 1963, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan ripped through 16th Street Baptist Church killing four little girls. The tragedy marked the third bombing in 11 days in Birmingham, Alabama following the federal order of Alabama school integration. #ANationsStory

Black-and-white photograph of women comforting a crying younger woman as they descend the steps from a funeral service surrounded by other attendees, all in formal attire. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Family members comfort a younger relative following a funeral service. September 18, 1963. Courtesy of Bettman/Getty Images.'

Black-and-white photograph of two people in suits examining debris at the taped-off 16th Street Baptist Church. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Courtesy of Bettman/Getty Images.'

Broken, colorful piece of a stained-glass window. The soldering is bent and a part of the glass is broken and missing. It depicts a star-like diamond-shape in the center of circles. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Stained glass rosette shard from the 16th Street Baptist Church. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Rev. Norman C. "Jim" Jimerson and Melva Brooks Jimerson.'

Black-and-white photograph of a young girl and her mother dressed up together and standing beside each other on a front lawn. At the bottom is the credit line, 'Denise McNair in front of her home with her mother Maxine McNair on Mother's Day 1963. Courtesy of Chris McNair/Getty Images.'

Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC Sep 11

#OTD 25 years ago, the lives of nearly 3,000 individuals were taken when 4 commercial airliners were hijacked & used as terrorist weapons. Elizabeth Burnett wore this hard hat while working at Ground Zero. It honors those who helped the country rebuild. s.si.edu/3BwkCsU

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Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC Sep 10

In 1848, 77 freedom seekers boarded the schooner Pearl at The Wharf, risking everything in pursuit of freedom. This September, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we return to The Wharf to honor their courage and enduring legacy. Discover their stories: s.si.edu/46aLCN3

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Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC Sep 9

Yesterday, @Smithsonian announced the retirement of Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of our museum & 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. His commitment helped create a national museum documenting a people’s journey & a nation’s story through the African American lens.

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