ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 26 – June 1, 2019
No one can keep up with everything, so let us do it for you. We’ll gather the top Smithsonian stories from across the country and around the world each week so you’ll never be at a loss for conversation around the water cooler.
Lonnie Bunch III was named the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian this week. Here are some of the more significant stories about the announcement.
Lonnie G. Bunch, Secretary-Elect of the Smithsonian Institution. (Photo by Michael Barnes)
Smithsonian names Lonnie Bunch III as new secretary, the first African American in the top spot
Smithsonian’s new secretary, Lonnie Bunch III, faces political and financial challenges
The Washington Post, May 28
Lonnie Bunch III Set To Become Smithsonian Institution’s First Black Secretary
NPR, May 28
Smithsonian Institution names first African American leader in 172-year history
CNN, May 28
The Smithsonian Names Lonnie Bunch as Its New Secretary, the First African American and First Historian to Hold the Post
Artnet News, May 28
Lonnie G. Bunch to become fourteenth Secretary of the Smithsonian
Artforum, May 28
Lonnie Bunch to be new Smithsonian Institution secretary
Washington Business Journal, May 28
Historian Who Launched African-American Museum Is Named Smithsonian Institution Chief
Wall Street Journal, May 28
Leader of Smithsonians African American Museum to Direct Entire Institution
The New York Times, May 28
Smithsonian’s first black leader: ‘There are still doors people can’t get in’
The Guardian, May 29
Smithsonian Appoints Lonnie Bunch III As Its First African American Secretary
Forbes, May 28
Lonnie Bunch to become first African American to lead the Smithsonian Institution
USA Today, May 29
Lonnie Bunch III Becomes First Ever Black Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
The Root, May 28
Smithsonian Institution Appoints Its First African-American Secretary
Ebony, June 12
Who Will Be the Next Leader of the National Museum of African American History & Culture?
A national search will follow Lonnie Bunch’s ascension to Secretary of the Smithsonian.
Washingtonian, May 28
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Posted: 2 June 2019
