Racism
Who Is the Enslaved Child in This Portrait of Yale University's Namesake?
Scholars have yet to identify the young boy, but new research offers insights on his age and likely background
Survey Identifies Correlation Between Confederate Monuments and Lynchings
Counties with higher numbers of statues honoring the Confederacy recorded more racially motivated killings of Black Americans
Before Rhode Island Built Its State House, a Racist Mob Destroyed the Community That Lived There
In 1831, a group of white rioters razed the Providence neighborhood of Snowtown. Now, archaeologists are excavating its legacy
Scholars Spent a Year Scrutinizing America's Monuments. Here's What They Learned
A major audit of nearly 50,000 monuments reveals the historical figures, themes and myths that dominate the nation's commemorative landscape
Viking Map of North America Identified as 20th-Century Forgery
New technical analysis dates Yale's Vinland Map to the 1920s or later, not the 1440s as previously suggested
The Polynesian 'Prince' Who Took 18th-Century England by Storm
A new nonfiction release revisits the life of Mai, the first Pacific Islander to visit Britain
Richmond Removes Robert E. Lee Statue, Largest Confederate Sculpture in the U.S.
Workers sawed the controversial monument into pieces before transporting it to an undisclosed Virginia storage facility
These Free Online Resources Tell the Story of 9/11 and Its Aftermath
Browse 12 archives, databases and portals that help users deepen their understanding of the attacks
Commemorate 9/11 With Free Virtual Programs, Resources From the Smithsonian
Here's how the American History Museum, the National Postal Museum and more are reflecting on the tragedy
Thirty-One Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11
From a Pentagon rescuer's uniform to a Flight 93 crew log, these objects commemorate the 20th anniversary of a national tragedy
Mickalene Thomas' Dazzling Collages Reclaim Black Women's Bodies
A four-part exhibition premiering this fall showcases the contemporary artist's multimedia portrayals of Black femininity
Hurricane Ida Damages Whitney Plantation, Only Louisiana Museum to Focus on the Enslaved
The historic site will remain closed indefinitely as staff assess the destruction and make repairs
After Victory in World War II, Black Veterans Continued the Fight for Freedom at Home
These men, who had sacrificed so much for the country, faced racist attacks in 1946 as they laid the groundwork for the civil rights movement to come
Smithsonian Displays Bullet-Riddled Sign That Documented Emmett Till's Horrific Murder
A month-long exhibition invites conversations addressing ongoing racism in America
Follow a Couple's Daring Escape From Slavery in the Antebellum South
A new short film from SCAD chronicles the lives of Ellen and William Craft, who disguised themselves to find freedom in 1848
This Eighth-Grade Class Wants to Clear the Name of an Accused Salem 'Witch'
Elizabeth Johnson Jr. was sentenced to death in 1693 but escaped execution after receiving a reprieve from Massachusetts' governor
Race in America
A new Smithsonian initiative explores how Americans understand, experience and confront racism
The Relationship Between Race and Wellness Has Never Been More Pressing
A new Smithsonian initiative kicks off this week with a virtual summit examining these urgent issues
New Education Center Dedicated to Anne Frank Debuts in South Carolina
The space is the Amsterdam-based Anne Frank House's only official outpost in North America
New Plaque Tells Story of Enslaved People Who Helped Build the White House
A marker in Lafayette Square is the first public work to acknowledge these individuals' roles in constructing the presidential mansion
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