ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was July 20 – July 24, 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.
This week we grieved the loss of the great Civil Rights leader, John Lewis.
This is a sampling of approximately 5,030 media clips covering the Smithsonian.
History, Culture and Education
As Confederate Monuments Come Down, American Museums Rethink How They Tell History
Artsy – July 22, 2020
The Smithsonian is holding a virtual series on Asian religion and spirituality | Area Codes
Wusa9 – July 22, 2020
How to teach sustainable habits to kids
Mashable – July 20, 2020
Remembering John Lewis
Congressman John Lewis’ legacy with the National Museum of African American History and Culture
CBS This Morning – July 23, 2020
MSNBC Live: Remembering John Lewis
MSNBC – July 18, 2020
Remembering Georgia Congressman John Lewis
National Public Radio – July 18, 2020
Smithsonian Leaders Reflect on the Legacy of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Smithsonian.com – July 18, 2020
From The March On Washington To Black Lives Matter Plaza, Remembering John Lewis In The District
DCist – July 18, 2020
The New York Times – Remembering John Lewis, Rights Icon and ‘American Hero’
Reopening
First Look: Smithsonian Air and Space’s Udvar-Hazy Center Reopens Friday
NBC Washington – July 24, 2020
As Zoos Cautiously Reopen, Humans Are Excited, Big Cats Seem Ambivalent
National Public Radio – July 24, 2020
The Smithsonian’s Director of Accessibility Explains an Inclusive Reopening Strategy as the Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 30
Washington City Paper – July 23, 2020
The National Zoo Reopens Friday. Only Some of the Animals Missed You.
Washington City Paper – July 22, 2020
National Zoo to reopen part time with mask requirement
Associated Press – July 20, 2020
Reopening commences at the Smithsonian, with the zoo and Udvar-Hazy welcoming visitors starting Friday
The Washington Post – July 20, 2020
Smithsonian will re-open National Zoo and Udvar-Hazy Center this Friday, July 24
WJLA.com – July 20, 2020
National Zoo to reopen, and most guests will need to wear masks to protect against coronavirus
Fox News – July 20, 2020
Smithsonian will re-open National Zoo and Udvar-Hazy Center on July 24
WUSA9 – July 20, 2020
Science and Technology
Can we stop the next pandemic before it happens?
GQ Magazine – July 20, 2020
These scary deep-sea fish absorb almost all the light that hits them
Wired – July 19, 2020
Talking About Race
African American Museum Removes, Apologizes for ‘Whiteness’ Chart on Its Website After Barrage of Conservative Tears
The Root – July 21, 2020
African American Museum site removes ‘whiteness’ chart after criticism from Trump Jr. and conservative media
The Washington Post – July 17, 2020
Various Subjects
House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol
The Hill – July 22, 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic Could Shutter A Third Of All U.S. Museums
Forbes – July 22, 2020
D.C. Mayor Issues Mandatory Face Mask Order as COVID-19 Infections Rise Again
Time Magazine – July 22, 2020
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Posted: 27 July 2020
