Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Obamas help ring in opening of new Smithsonian museum chronicling black history

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black history officially has a new, prominent place in America’s story. With hugs, tears and the ringing of church bells, the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opened […]