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The Long Road to Hard Truth: The Creation of the National Museum of African American History
Join us for a powerful and timely conversation with the Honorable Robert L. Wilkins, Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and an integral force behind the creation of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. He wrote about his experience, and the long history of the project, in Long Road to Hard Truth: The 100 Year Mission to Create the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The program will begin with opening remarks and an introduction by Professor Craig Wilkins, Guest Curator of “If history were taught as stories it would never be forgotten...” Black Architects and the Smithsonian National African American Museum of History and Culture.
Judge Wilkins will share reflections on his role in the Museum’s founding, the challenges and triumphs along the way, and the vital role museums play in preserving and sharing history.
Professor Wilkins will be available for conversations and guided tours of the exhibition before the book talk.
Judge Wilkins played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, serving as Chairman of the Site and Building Committee of the Presidential Commission that led to its authorization and location selection. Opened in 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.
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