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I am trying to figure out how to normalize talking about difficult history. This article by Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, gets to the heart of why we need to talk about it. It's a long article worth reading, but if you don't have time, here's the key paragraph: "That is the power and promise of an honest telling of history. It allows us to look at our past in a richer and more meaningful way. It can bring people together to understand the human impact of crucial moments in time. And it enables us to gain a better perspective on our present by contextualizing where we have been and how we got where we are today. In so doing, we learn how to build a better future." https://lnkd.in/gPM9hVeX

#Juneteenth, a monumental day in American history and a reminder of the journey towards social justice, as well as equal opportunity. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth, here: Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth)

Mariam Benjamin was a trailblazing African-American educator, inventor, and advocate for progress in the late 19th century. She made history by patenting the Gong and Signal Chair in 1888, a device designed to improve service in hotels and legislative halls by enabling attendants to be called efficiently. Her ingenuity exemplified the creative contributions of African-Americans during her time, paving the way for modern innovations in service and communication systems. 💡📜 #mariambenjamin #blackinventors #womeninhistory #africanamericanhistory #innovation #trailblazers #historicalfigures #blackexcellence #womenandtech #historymakers

🔍 Ever wondered about the unsung heroes of history who played pivotal roles but often go unnoticed? Let's dive into one such story that reshapes how we view historical narratives. 🎥 Today's featured story centers around a remarkable individual tasked with an immense responsibility: delivering crucial news of the Alamo’s fall to General Sam Houston and the Texan forces. It's a story that fades into the shadows once the Alamo's tale ends. Yet, her contribution is the crucial thread tying together a historical tapestry that many admire. 💡 While history books may not offer more details, museums celebrate and highlight these key figures. They are the link in the chain that keeps history alive and relevant. So, how do we remember and celebrate the contributions of unsung heroes in history today? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! #HistoryMatters #UnsungHeroes #Alamo #Leadership #CulturalHeritage #MuseumLearning,#texashistoricalcommission, #battleofgonzales, #friendsofthc, #lonestarhistory, #lonestarhistoryday, #statesealoftexas,

It's the Enablers that allow it to happen and perpetuate it.

Very interesting document about Miami Airport’s history and evolution in pictures.

If you want to watch a panel discussion on the history of American antisemitism at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, here is the recording. https://lnkd.in/ehThXFnT

ICYMI - Discovering the Past: How History Shapes Cultural Understanding If you don't understand a people's history, you won't understand their culture. Learn why this is so + tips for understanding your host's history. https://lnkd.in/gH3UP5iK

If you have a few hours to view over the Christmas break, I can only but highly recommend - Nature and Us: A History through Art: https://lnkd.in/etrTeRxJ We need far longer than the few hours of this extraordinary series, which relates the story of the ever-changing relationship with nature, told through the lens of art from the earliest human history to contemporary times, to even start contemplating the true extent of it's meaning.

📖 Free Book Talk Event with the Chinese American Museum 📆Saturday, March 30th ⏰From 11am-12pm 📍Chinese American Museum, 238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616, Located on the 4th floor Join Dr. Li for a discussion based on her book “Transpacific Cartographies: Narrating theContemporary Chinese Diaspora in the United States” (Rutgers University Press, 2023), which examines how contemporary Chinese diasporic narratives address the existential loss of home for immigrant communities at a time of global precarity and amid rising Sino-US tensions. Learn more, 🔗 in bio!