The ARRAY founder is also “the first director, writer and producer to receive the award,” according to the Smithsonian. Emmy, BAFTA and Peabody Award winner DuVernay was chosen this year ...

The letter is in response to an executive order the president signed in March. House Democrats are demanding the White House preserve the independence of the Smithsonian Institution after ...

By Ja'han Jones In a recent letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged the Supreme Court’s top justice to use his power as a member of the Smithsonian ...

Book recommendations that will make great gifts for your mom this year Smithsonian Books Mother's Day is around the corner—do you need to find a gift for your mom or mother figures in your life?

Smithsonian STARS— Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools— aims to bridge gaps in access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities for children in rural and tribal nation schools by providing a ...

Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay reflected on what the Smithsonian museums mean to Americans as she received a lifetime achievement award on Thursday at the National Museum of American History.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Friday slammed President Trump’s executive order on the Smithsonian Institution, which he called a shameful effort to whitewash American history. The Brooklyn Democrat asked ...

At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.

That’s the order that seeks to “restore the Smithsonian Institution to its rightful place as a symbol of inspiration and American greatness” through removing mentions of historical racism.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History boasts a world class collection of objects and artifacts that assist in telling the story of this still-growing country. As far as ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington has a section of the original lunch counter on display. The other section is housed in Greensboro at the International Civil ...