Activism
Gordon Parks' Photos of 20th-Century Black Americans Are More Relevant Than Ever
An exhibition at NYC's Jack Shainman Gallery underscores the contemporary resonance of the photographer's work
Proposed Legislation Seeks to 'Protect' the U.K.'s Controversial Monuments
If passed, the new measure would make it more difficult for local councils to remove statues of polarizing historical figures
The Ten Best Children's Books of 2020
These top titles deliver history lessons, wordplay and a musical romp through the animal kingdom
The Horse Flu Epidemic That Brought 19th-Century America to a Stop
An equine influenza in 1872 laid bare how essential horses were to the economy
How Young Activists Got 18-Year-Olds the Right to Vote in Record Time
In 1971, more than 10 million 18– to 20-year-olds got the right to vote thanks to an amendment with bipartisan support
Chefs Are Helping Hungry Voters Waiting in Line at the Polls
One clear winner this election season? Everything from empanadas to barbecue, courtesy of star chef José Andrés and his partners
Radical Protests Propelled the Suffrage Movement. Here's How a New Museum Captures That History
Located on the site of a former prison, the Lucy Burns Museum shines a light on the horrific treatment endured by the jailed suffragists
When Young Americans Marched for Democracy Wearing Capes
In 1880, a new generation helped decide the closest popular vote in U.S. history
How Girls Have Brought Political Change to America
The history of activism in young girls, who give voice to important issues in extraordinary ways, is the topic of a new Smithsonian exhibition.
The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness
Panelists at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History discuss pandemics and scapegoating
These Photos Capture the Unity—and Defiance—of the Million Man March
Roderick Terry’s photographs are now housed at the National Museum of African American History
Meet the Award-Winning Activist Campaigning for Food Justice
Danielle Nierenberg, the recipient of the 2020 Julia Child Award, is working to make global food systems more equitable
The Long, Painful History of Racial Unrest
A lethal incident of police brutality in Miami in 1979 offers just one of countless examples of the reality generations of African Americans have faced
Athletes Shut Down Sports to Protest Police Brutality
A sports curator at the Smithsonian provides his thoughts on the past and future implications of the events of the week
What Raising the Age of Sexual Consent Taught Women About the Vote
Before many women could vote in the United States, they lobbied male legislators to change statutory rape laws and gained political skills in the process
A 1,000-Square-Foot Mosaic of Ida B. Wells Welcomes Visitors to D.C.'s Union Station
The artwork, installed in honor of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, celebrates the pioneering civil rights leader and journalist
Fannie Lou Hamer's Dauntless Fight for Black Americans' Right to Vote
The activist did not learn about her right to vote until she was 44, but once she did, she vigorously fought for black voting rights
Taking a Closer Look at a Mural From 1968's Resurrection City
A makeshift wall in Washington, D.C. speaks to a heroic struggle to overcome inequality
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony Was Arrested for Voting 'Unlawfully'
President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned the pioneering activist on the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage
How a Choral Director and Her Students Found Joy in the Folkways Archives
Watch this uplifting video giving voice to stalwarts of the American songbook
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