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Head of African American Museum on leave

The New York Times · 5h

Head of African American Museum Departs as Trump Targets Smithsonian

Kevin Young, who has led the National Museum of African American History and Culture since 2021, went on leave before the president criticized the institution in an executive order.

The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

Director Kevin Young departs Smithsonian’s African American museum

Kevin Young, an award-winning writer and head of the National Museum of African American History and Culture since 2021, has stepped down, the Smithsonian said.

The Atlanta Voice · 11m

Smithsonian African American Museum Director Placed on Leave

Kevin Young, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, is on personal leave amid Trump's efforts to reshape national cultural narratives.

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Critics see Trump attacks on the ‘Black Smithsonian’ as an effort to sanitize racism in US history

Civil rights advocates, historians and Black political leaders are sharply rebuking President Donald Trump for his order ...

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Trump’s Order Puts the Smithsonian’s Chief in the Hot Seat

The president’s executive order demanding change at the institution presents a perilous test for Lonnie G. Bunch III, its ...

18hOpinion

Christine Ledbetter: Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

The leader of the Smithsonian may be one of the few leaders fearless enough to navigate Donald Trump’s attacks on the arts.

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Smithsonian Director Pledges Museum's Independence Amid White House Order of Internal Review

The Smithsonian Institution's leadership is standing firm after the Trump administration ordered a review last month of its ...

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