Feb
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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Feb. 1 – Feb. 5, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 2,930 media clips covering the Smithsonian

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Art and Design

Activists remove and save art on fence near Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C.
The Washington Post – January 30, 2021

Robert S. Duncanson Charted New Paths for Black Artists in 19th-Century America
ARTnews – January 29, 2021

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Black History Month

Here’s a look at the Anacostia Community Museum’s outdoor Black History Month exhibit
WJLA.com – February 4, 2021

Today on Bing: Reflecting on Black History Month
Bing.com – February 1, 2021

Why is Black History Month in February? How do you celebrate? Everything you need to know.
USA Today – February 1, 2021

Take this month to visit Black history exhibits online
Mashable – January 31, 2021

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History, Culture, and Education

A law cleared the way for a national Latino museum. What happens now?
NBCNEWS.com – February 4, 2021

Black GOP lawmakers call on National Museum of African American History to ‘honor’ Justice Clarence Thomas
Fox News – February 4, 2021

National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Kevin Young on America’s racial reckoning
1010 WINS – February 3, 2021

As a teen, Bella Cornell used her prom dress for Indigenous activism. Now it’s in the Smithsonian.
Yahoo news – January 30, 2021

Science and Technology

National Zoo to split with longtime funding partner FONZ
The Washington Post – February 4, 2021

This Flower Is Really a Fungus in Disguise
Scientific American – February 2, 2021

Balancing Homework and A.P. Classes, These High Schoolers Discovered Four Exoplanets
Smithsonian Magazine – February 1, 2021

Giant pandas roll, play in snow
The Washington Post – February 1, 2021

This video of giant pandas playing in the snow will melt even the iciest of hearts
Today.com – January 31, 2021

Two Teenagers ‘Hit The Jackpot’ As They Discover Four Planets Orbiting A Close Sun-Like Star
Forbes – January 29, 2021

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Posted: 8 February 2021
About the Author:

Madeleine “Maddie” Weyand-Geise recently joined OPA as the public affairs assistant, though she’s yet to step foot into the Castle as an employee. After starting work mid-pandemic, Maddie can’t wait for coworkers other than her aloe plant. Maddie comes to OPA with a background working in communications for local arts organizations and higher education. With degrees in art history and public relations, Maddie sees the Smithsonian as the perfect workplace to combine her passions for art, public access and education.