GVGK Tang takes us on a fascinating journey through literature, film and politics to trace the origins of the iconic rainbow flag. Continue reading Reading the rainbow: The origins of the pride symbol
On May 31, 1921, hundreds of white people attacked a prosperous black neighborhood in North Tulsa, Oklahoma. No one knows how many people died, no one was ever convicted and no one really talked about the massacre until a decade ago. This is the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre and why it’s important that you know it. Continue reading Confronting the past: The Tulsa Race Massacre
The Director of the Natural History Museum Kirk Johnson reflects on Covid closures; learn tips for viewing T-rex, the megalodon, the Hope Diamond and more. Continue reading Ten more Smithsonian museums will be reopening this summer
Will Pitt will step in as Acting Deputy Director for the National Zoo and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Continue reading Steve Monfort is retiring after 35 years at the Smithsonian
The American Women’s History Initiative and Bloomberg New Voices recently hosted the second program in “The Women in the Room” series. Sara Cohen recaps the conversation. Continue reading The Women in the Room: Leaders in Science, Technology, and Innovation
As Volunteer Appreciation Month draws to a close, volunteer engagement specialist Jessica Greensmith shares an elephant-sized THANK YOU from the Zoo to all it’s wonderful volunteers. Continue reading An elephant-sized Thank You!
In a new book, Smithsonian curator Jon Grinspan examines the history of America’s furious and fractious politics Continue reading 19th-Century America’s Partisan Warfare
Apollo 11 astronaut and former director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum passed away on April 28 at age 90. Continue reading Remembering Michael Collins
Deadline is May 13. Continue reading Call for Nominations: 2021 Secretary’s Research Awards
OVS Director Sherri Wheeler talks with Leslie Wilkes about the the most coveted volunteer position of them all. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Leslie Wilkes, Panda Watch Volunteer
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
