Jan
27
A gateway to history
Once upon a time, security for the U.S. Capitol meant elegant architectural accents rather than concrete bollards and riot fencing. Continue reading A gateway to history
Jan
26
The Robot in the Mirror
Is artificial intelligence subject to our own very human prejudices? Continue reading The Robot in the Mirror
Jan
19
Cynthia Chavez Lamar is the first Native woman to head a Smithsonian museum
Secretary Bunch announced today that Chavez Lamar will become the new director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, effective Feb. 14. Continue reading Cynthia Chavez Lamar is the first Native woman to head a Smithsonian museum
Jan
18
Social Justice curator Monica Montgomery has big dreams
Montgomery spoke with the Torch about creating a more inclusive museum experience. Continue reading Social Justice curator Monica Montgomery has big dreams
Jan
17
Turning mourning into meaning
Transform the grief and despair that still lingers from the loss of Martin Luther King Jr by honoring his legacy on a national day of service. Continue reading Turning mourning into meaning
Jan
13
An Impact Beyond Film
Secretary Lonnie Bunch remembers actor and film director Sidney Poitier, who became the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor and who left a lasting legacy of dignity and respect. Continue reading An Impact Beyond Film
Jan
12
The Fugitive Brewer
Patsy Young had a skill for brewing and a price on her head. Continue reading The Fugitive Brewer
Jan
10
A year outside the museum walls
Melanie Adams, director of the Anacostia Community Museum, reflects on the challenges of bringing the museum outside when COVID prevents visitors from coming inside. Continue reading A year outside the museum walls
Jan
06
Of service and thanks: Collecting after January 6
Curator Frank Blazich of the American History Museum writes about collecting objects from the January 5, 2021 insurrection at the the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading Of service and thanks: Collecting after January 6
Dec
27
Fair, firm and consistent: Mark Wallace discusses his leadership philosophy
The new director of the Office of Protection Services, Mark Wallace, has been a lifelong civil servant, with a long career in law enforcement and security. Kelly Andrews spoke with Wallace about how he will face the challenges of his new position in the year to come. Continue reading Fair, firm and consistent: Mark Wallace discusses his leadership philosophy
