HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY NMAAHC 9/24/2017
SEPTEMBER 2017
NEWS LETTER
It has been a year since the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington DC. The building stands as a monument of American history along with the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital. More than two million visitors have come to view its archives in this short period of time. I can’t think of a better way for the first Black President of The United States of America to end his term in office, than ringing the freedom bell at it’s opening, at the end of his term in office. The curator Lonnie Bunch must feel proud of a job well done bringing this monumental task to such a successful conclusion. There are many museums in the country that tell of Black history, but none in this ideal location that can be viewed by the world. We should also celebrate September 24th every year, to honor this accomplishment, and encourage others who have not gone to see the exhibits to do so. Every other group of people are proud of their heritage and we should also be proud of ours.