ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 1 – June 5, 2020
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.
The Smithsonian responds to protests over police violence with support and perspective.
(This is a sampling of approximately 1,290 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.)
Art and Design
Behind the Devastating, Prize-Winning Image ‘Muerto Rico’
Smithsonian.com – June 1, 2020
Coronavirus
Smithsonian museums continue to navigate pandemic
Wusa9 – June 5, 2020
History, Culture and Education
Let’s talk about race: museums and the battle against white privilege
The Art Newspaper – June 5, 2020
‘You have to keep at it’: What Black Lives Matter demonstrators can learn from civil rights protests of the past
USA Today – June 5, 2020
‘Talking About Race’ Is a New Online Resource by the National Museum of African American History — Here’s How to Use It
Travel + Leisure – June 4, 2020
City Lights: Watch and Discuss Street Sense Media’s Beats Docuseries or Read About Sally Ride
Washington City Paper – June 4, 2020
The National Museum of African American History and Culture Has Released a New Portal to Help Americans Have Conversations About Race
Artnet – June 2, 2020
Amid turbulent US protests, Smithsonian’s African American museum opens a conversation about race
The Art Newspaper – June 1, 2020
As protests rage, African American Museum offers new forum for talking about race
The Washington Post – June 1, 2020
Educate Yourself Today: The African American History Museum Wants to Help You Talk About Race and Racism
Washingtonian Magazine – June 1, 2020
Science and Technology
In the Chesapeake Bay, saving seagrasses can fight ocean acidification
National Geographic – June 2, 2020
Scientists shed light on growth of black holes
Phys.org – June 1, 2020
SpaceX launches new era of spaceflight with company’s first crewed mission
National Geographic – May 30, 2020
Secretary Bunch
Podcast: Lonnie Bunch on the George Floyd protests as living history
Axios – June 3, 2020
Smithsonian Institution’s Lonnie Bunch on protests: “This moment needs to be a tipping point”
CBS News – June 1, 2020
Smithsonian Responds to US Protests, Urges Collective Action to Demand Racial Justice
Artforum – June 1, 2020
Various Subjects
Smithsonian Looks To Add 1M SF To Suitland Facility
Bisnow – June 3, 2020
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Posted: 5 June 2020
