ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was July 13 – July 17, 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 about what’s happening in our world.
The conversation about race turns inward with accusations of racism here at the Smithsonian.
This is a sampling of approximately 1,800 media clips covering the Smithsonian.
Art and Design
National Portrait Gallery Appoints Its First ‘Instagram Artist-In-Residence’
WAMU 88.5 – American University Radio – July 17, 2020
Thriving Digital Space for Willi Smith, Streetwear Genius
The New Yorker – July 11, 2020
The New York Times – At the Hirshhorn, a Battle Over Plans for Its Sculpture Garden
History, Culture and Education
The history of right now
Mashable – July 16, 2020
Native American Activists Fought Decades for This Moment
Washington City Paper – July 16, 2020
Today Explained: The Washington Football Team
Vox – July 15, 2020
In This Historical Moment, Here’s How to Collect Your Thoughts
Smithsonian.com – July 13, 2020
Washington’s NFL team is finally rid of its racist name — 50 years late
The Washington Post – July 13, 2020
Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art accused of culture of racism
The Washington Post – July 15, 2020
Exclusive: Former Smithsonian Staff Speak Out Against ‘Culture Of Racism’ At African Art Museum
The Huffington Post – July 14, 2020
Science and Technology
Scientists shed light on how the blackest fish in the sea ‘disappear’
BBC – July 17, 2020
Scientists unravel secrets of ultra-black fish swimming the deepest depths
Reuters – July 17, 2020
Herd the news? National Zoo welcomes 2 new bison
WTOP.com – July 16, 2020
The New York Times – How Ultra-Black Fish Disappear in the Deepest Seas
Secretary Bunch
Conversations about Racism and the Road to Equality:’ Understanding racism
KSTP.com – July 16, 2020
The New York Times – Smithsonian Chief Says He Will Look Into Staff Complaint of Racism
Talking About Race
In Smithsonian Race Guidelines, Rational Thinking and Hard Work Are White Values
Newsweek – July 17, 2020
Is the Anti-Racism Training Industry Just Peddling White Supremacy?
NYMag – July 16, 2020
Smithsonian faces backlash after publishing aspects of ‘whiteness’
FOX Business – July 16, 2020
National Museum of African American History and Culture gives lessons on fighting ‘whiteness’
Fox News – July 15, 2020
Various Subjects
House to vote on creation of Smithsonian Latino museum
The Hill – July 16, 2020
National Gallery of Art becomes first major museum along National Mall to reopen
WJLA.com – July 14, 2020
Smithsonian offers summer of virtual activities during coronavirus
WTOP.com – July 13, 2020
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Posted: 20 July 2020
