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ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 8 – Feb. 12, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 1,740 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women to show at SAAM
Art and Object – February 10, 2021


History, Culture, and Education

Ringing In The Year Of The Ox Will Be a Largely Virtual Event
National Public Radio – February 12, 2021

Some Capitol rioters believed they answered God’s call, not just Trump’s
The Washington Post – February 11, 2021

PBS Adds Curated Smithsonian Content to Free LearningMedia
The Journal – February 11, 2021

Celebrate Black History Month With These Free Virtual Events
Smithsonian.com – February 10, 2021

Opinion: A different Lunar New Year celebration in D.C.
The Washington Post – February 10, 2021

When covid-19 shut down this Smithsonian museum, one exhibit came outside
The Washington Post – February 9, 2021

The Stories I Didn’t Learn in School
The Atlantic – February 9, 2021

Black Conservatives Accuse Smithsonian Of ‘Irresponsible Bias’ Over Justice Clarence Thomas Exhibit
Black Entertainment Television – February 8, 2021


New Museums

Eduardo Diaz On The Efforts To Create A National Museum Of The American Latino
National Public Radio – February 7, 2021


Science and Technology

Mommy Bat Dies Giving Birth, Her Bestfriend Bat Steps in to Adopt Baby
Nature World News – February 10, 2021

Scientists Discover How A Group Of Butterflies Became Toxic
Forbes – February 9, 2021


Secretary Bunch

History is now: What is America’s story?
UVA Miller Center – February 10, 2021

Should We Still Celebrate Black History Month?
WBEZ-FM – February 8, 2021


Various Subjects

Biden removes Trump appointees from boards that shape the District
The Washington Post – February 10, 2021


Posted: 18 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.