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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2023

This is a sampling of approximately 3,320 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Black History Month

Black History is American History: A conversation with National Museum of African American History and Culture  
CBS News – February 1, 2023

Rich lineup of Washington-area events to honor Black History Month  
The Washington Post – February 2, 2023

Black History Month 2023: Learn, Enjoy and Take Action  
AARP – January 30, 2023

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Art and Design

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History, Culture, and Education

This Show Is Everything You Need for a Year of Meaningful Community Activisim  
Smithsonian Magazine – February 2, 2023

US First Lady Jill Biden Donates Inauguration Outfits to Smithsonian  
VOA – January 31, 2023

Who rightfully owns a country’s artifacts? Greece’s fight over Parthenon marbles sparks debate  
ABC News – January 29, 2023

Curtain Falls on The Piano Lesson for a Final Time January 29  
Playbill – January 29, 2023

Science and Technology

Young panda at Smithsonian’s National Zoo gets time to play without mom around  
WUSA-TV – January 30, 2023

Secretary Bunch

Lonnie Bunch III: The Smithsonian’s First African American Secretary  
Podcast: The Takeout with Major Garrett – February 3, 2023

Smithsonian Castle

Smithsonian ‘Castle’ to Close for Years for Renovation  
WSEE-TV – January 30, 2023

‘Symbolic heart’: Smithsonian Castle to feature original paint from 1855 after restoration  
Washington Examiner – January 30, 2023

NASM and Students

Smithsonian requires ‘immediate retraining’ for staff after students kicked out for wearing pro-life hats WJLA-TV – February 3, 2023

Catholic students kicked out of Air & Space Smithsonian Museum for pro-life hats: ‘We had almost no words’  
Fox News Channel – February 3, 2023

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Posted: 6 February 2023
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.