NMAAHC
Through the Window and into the Mirror A Career Conversation with Sharon Caples McDougle
updated
April 24, 2024, 7:00 PM, EST
Oprah Winfrey Theater
In this vivid portrayal from a true “around the way girl” on the personal impact of the Obama presidency, Deesha shares her road map from imposter to impact. In Undiplomatic, she invites you on a journey of self-discovery where she overcame doubt, unearthed true love for herself and learned that your unique worth is not something to be earned, but something inherently deserved. Signed books will be available courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises.
youtu.be/zlr1RbCxVsM
Historically Speaking: Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble
April 24, 2024, 7:00 PM, EST
Oprah Winfrey Theater
In this vivid portrayal from a true “around the way girl” on the personal impact of the Obama presidency, Deesha shares her road map from imposter to impact. In Undiplomatic, she invites you on a journey of self-discovery where she overcame doubt, unearthed true love for herself and learned that your unique worth is not something to be earned, but something inherently deserved. Signed books will be available courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises.
Download your FREE M is for Messy Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_m_early_learners_edition_0.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1066178
Resources Shared During This Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=XLeUvZvuvAs
youtube.com/watch?v=aLVYtfqSsK0&list=PLQSYGglwh-zZAZ4i4WoITL_CUfAGZL5CB
https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2017.24
https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2009.12
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
Download your FREE K is for Kind Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_k_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1066174
Resources Shared During This Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=Cfi4EfQSFMU
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/city-of-hope
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
Download your FREE L is for Loving Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_l_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1066176
Resources Shared During This Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=9sMyrcuDe_8
youtube.com/watch?v=S_4z9u_h6EM
oprah.com/entertainment/the-woman-behind-the-princess-and-the-frogs-tiana/all
youtube.com/watch?v=t6H02sk7_60
youtube.com/watch?v=g-LSKIHdWAg
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
Program Description:
During this Learning Together program, kids meet Black rock climber Brittany Leavitt, CEO of Brown Girls Climb. Together we’ll learn about different types of climbing, Brittany’s Mt. Kilimanjaro adventure and how to get climbing in our own neighborhoods. Following this inspiring lesson, create encouraging rock art!
Your voice matters! Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/hDsyPMbShV454txT6
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-programs-resources/BjQNfHas7SGtIKlX
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
britleavitt.com
browngirlsclimb.com
youtube.com/watch?v=gV3JdanLNew
youtu.be/sBwuKws17kM?si=0XCA0kcFk16nm3Rk
youtu.be/xsdQqT8MXYc?si=L55gI0g82F5qoiQE
movementgyms.com/rockville/climbing/youth-programs
youtube.com/watch?v=VceuVFGf0mY
How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion by Ashima Shiraishi
Share your art with us using the hashtag #NMAAHCKids, tagging the museum or by sending us an email at NMAAHCEarlyChildhood@si.edu
Program Description:
During this Learning Together program, kids meet Black divers from the organization Black Girls Dive. Together we’ll learn about diving equipment and safety, ocean facts and underwater creatures. Following this lesson, create an under-the-sea inspired watercolor painting!
Your voice matters! Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/hDsyPMbShV454txT6
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-programs-resources/BjQNfHas7SGtIKlX
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
blackgirlsdivefoundation.org
youtube.com/watch?v=JnzyXDmSJcc
youtube.com/watch?v=AIDiB9HHo90
youtube.com/@blackgirlsdivefoundationin589
Share your art with us using the hashtag #NMAAHCKids, tagging the museum or by sending us an email at NMAAHCEarlyChildhood@si.edu
Edited version
Program Description:
During this Learning Together program, kids meet Black beekeepers, Timothy and Nicole, founders of Detroit Hives. (youtube.com/@detroithives) Together we’ll learn about pollination, how bees see colors and shapes and Black bee scientist Dr. Charles Henry Turner. Following this inspiring lesson, create a wildflower collage!
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-programs-resources/BjQNfHas7SGtIKlX
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
detroithives.org
youtube.com/watch?v=h_2GMByKxNQ
youtube.com/watch?v=A4YIpGQiD3w
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-museum-objects/8zvRyTtXAdY9xSep
Share your art with us using the hashtag #NMAAHCKids, tagging the museum or by sending us an email at NMAAHCEarlyChildhood@si.edu.
Your voice matters! Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/hDsyPMbShV454txT6
Program Description:
Use your imagination to build the future with us during this program inspired by the Museum’s newest exhibit, Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures. Children will learn about African artist Bodys Isek Kingelez and explore how he used art to think about the ways cities and buildings could look in the future. Then, children will become architects as they creatively use recycled materials to build their own futuristic structures.
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-program-resources/BjQNfHas7SGtIKlX
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-museum-objects/8zvRyTtXAdY9xSep
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/afrofuturism
nbm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Building-Survey.pdf
The panel discussion will be livestreamed.
November 29, 2023, 7:00 PM, EST
Oprah Winfrey Theater
Join us for a book talk with Mayor Steven Reed, first Black Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, and son of Joe Reed, civil rights leader. His recent book, First, Best: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy from Today’s Civil Rights Movement, weaves the lessons Reed’s father taught him with those he learned the hard way, making his name in a world not built for him. Moderated by Michel Martin
During this Learning Together program, kids learn how birds get their feather colors and meet Black birder and environmental educator Sheridan Alford. Following this colorful science lesson, enjoy a bird collage project!
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/colorful-birds-across-the-smithsonian/Yl4RNeOhakV20gSb
Video Chapters:
NMAAHC Kids Birdwatching Resource:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/colorful-birds-across-the-smithsonian/Yl4RNeOhakV20gSb#r/1405049
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/birds
youtube.com/watch?v=Dk_HYAiS26I
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxs_j5q540YQdbcLB7nfhH1uyA4uiFnO
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/2021-11/activity_book_h_early_learners_edition.pdf
Program Description:
During this Learning Together program, kids learn about Black Disney character, Doc McStuffins, and meet a real-life pediatrician, Doctor Maia McCuiston. Following this inspiring lesson, enjoy a body positivity art project!
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-programs-resources/BjQNfHas7SGtIKlX
Video Chapters:
1:05 - Doc McStuffins Mini-Lesson
6:46 - Meet a Doctor! Dr. McCuiston teaches us about her job and answers questions from students.
28:37 - Art Project Begins
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
themccuistongroup.com/doctors/dr-maia-mccuiston https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-museum-objects/8zvRyTtXAdY9xSep
Program Description:
During this Learning Together program, kids learn about Leah Chase, the Black woman chef that inspired the creation of Disney’s Princess Tiana and meet a real-life chef, Chef Scotty Scott. Following this inspiring lesson, enjoy a favorite food collage!
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-programs-resources/BjQNfHas7SGtIKlX
Video Chapters:
:52 - Princess Tiana Mini-Lesson
5:18 - Lesson on Chef Leah Chase
10:31 - Meet a Chef! Chef Scotty Scott will tell us about his job and answer questions from students.
27:51 - Art Project Begins
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=S_4z9u_h6EM
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-museum-objects/8zvRyTtXAdY9xSep
youtube.com/watch?v=eOuwL-LuYmA
cookdrankeat.com/recipes
Join Professor Holly A. Pinheiro Jr. for his latest book The Families’ Civil War: Black Soldiers and the Fight for Racial Justice. This engaging narrative highlights the experiences of how northern free Black families fared in their daily lives when their loved ones answered the call of duty. For African American families who were already battling discrimination in their communities, the war brought new struggles impacting households, living conditions, and finances. Pinheiro shows how military experiences were not uniform, and how race and class differed among an estimated 79,000 Black men who served in northern USCT regiments. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Holly A. Pinheiro Jr. is an assistant professor of African American history at Furman University. His research has been published in American Nineteenth Century History, the Black Perspectives history blog, and the Journal Era’s Muster Blog. His awards include the 2023 Nautilus Book Award for The Families’ Civil War and a 2020 Augusta University Teaching Excellence Award
Program Description: What makes you happy? For us, nature and good friends! Join this special conversation led by educators at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and create nature-inspired friendship bracelets.
Download your FREE H is for Happy Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_h_early_learners_edition_0.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1045666
Resources Shared During This Program:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/joyful-fridays-resources-and-projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1045666
http://www.neighborhoodarchive.com/music/songs/you_are_special.html
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits: 1. Zinnias, 1970 & Round Bird on Wood, 1965, Clementine Hunter, Gift from the Collection of Sabra Brown Martin, 2. Tricycle Gang, and Kid-Folks Touching, 1940s, Joe Schwartz, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family, 3. Neighborhood Children Cooling Off, 1976, Milton Williams, Gift of Milton Williams Archives, 4. Children Playing on a Sidewalk, Maxine Sullican Collection All photos and art are from the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Program Description: Learn about the 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike and how you can use your voice and art to advocate for what you believe in with a poster art project led by educators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture!
Download your FREE F is for Fair Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_f_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1304353
Resources Shared During This Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=rcuBRKrIYlA
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/activism/evJz3NU2LI8AOFMp#r/
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits: 1. University of Memphis Libraries, 2. Richard Copely, 1968, Walter P. Reuther Library/Wayne State University, 3. All posters are from the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Original Air Date: March 19, 2021
Program Description: The world is an interesting place! Learn how African American photographer Henry Clay Anderson explored his world and create your own cardboard “camera” with educators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Download your FREE I is for Interesting Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_i_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1045668
Resources Shared During This Program:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/collection/search?edan_local=1&edan_q=henry%2Bclay%2Banderson&
youtube.com/watch?v=QquhBLVuohY
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits: 1. Photos & camera, Reverend Henry Clay Anderson, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, 2. Some Clouds Are Darker, 2010, Juan Logan, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jonell and Juan Logan
Program Description:
Learn about different fights for justice and create button pins to show what you believe in!
Download your FREE J is for Justice Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_j_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1304678
Resources Shared During This Program:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/activism/evJz3NU2LI8AOFMp
youtube.com/watch?v=mT7xgLIYhaI
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits: 1. Pins, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, 2. Joan Trumpauer Mulholland’s Vest, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection
Program Description: Explore the many ways to express your emotions and create an emotion chart with educators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture!
Download your FREE E is for Emotions Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_e_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1310100
Resources Shared During This Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=oMDquZqH-EE
youtube.com/watch?v=h6u5see5bTA
youtube.com/watch?v=m3CdFn5sN7w&list=PL8TioFHubWFtopxb3Uckp-2Lr7fbo6ccs
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits: 1. Children at a Cotton Candy Booth, Charles "Teenie" Harris, 1945, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris, 2. Portrait of three children, Jack Mitchell, 1960, 3. Untitled (Continuing Relationship), Robert Galbraith, 1952. Gift of Robert Galbraith. All photos are from the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Program Description:
Learn about the amazing African American blacksmith, Philip Simmons and create a collage that shows how amazing you are with educators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture!
Download your FREE A is for Amazing Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_a_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/joyful-fridays-resources-and-projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1246046
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=c7OYBRPqzMA
https://ldhi.library.cofc.edu/exhibits/show/philip_simmons/interactive-map
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits:
1. South Carolina Digital Library, 2. LowcountryAfricana.com, 3. Philip Simmons standing in front of the gate at the Charleston Visitor Center, 1993, Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, The College of Charleston Libraries, 4. Gate created by Philip Simmons, Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, 5, 6 & 7. Egret Gate, Star and Fish Gate, and Circle Gate, by Philip Simmons located in South Carolina
Program Description: Learn about daring Black Olympic athletes, gymnast Gabby Douglas and swimmer Simone Manuel, with educators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture! Then, create your own medals to celebrate all the ways you are daring.
Download your FREE D is for Daring Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_d_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1304505
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=vggVYLD9RjY
youtube.com/watch?v=c_0tlE074BU
youtube.com/watch?v=pWp6kkz-pnQ
youtube.com/watch?v=egUHzN2vaOc
youtube.com/watch?v=2O08nNZt074
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo: smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits:
Gabby Douglas: Getty Images, Leotard from the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gabrielle Douglas, AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
Simone Manuel: Getty Images/Harry How, Swimsuit from the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
Program Description: Learn about the creative costumes from the original Broadway play, The Wiz and create your own costume hat with an educator from the National Museum of African American History and Culture!
Download your FREE C is for Creative Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/activity_book_c_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1304503
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits:
1. The Wiz on Broadway photos, 1974, Martha Swope, New York Public Library Digital Collections, 2. The Wiz Costumes, Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Program Description:
Create thank you cards for the special people, pets, places or things in your life during this lesson on gratitude.
Download your FREE G is for Grateful Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_g_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1045664
Tips Shared During This Program:
Here are phrases you can use for your card: "Thank you!," "Thank you for being you!," "I am thankful for you!," "I feel grateful for you!," "My gratitude card, I like it when..."
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits: All photos are from the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Program Description:
It takes bravery to go somewhere new! Explore Jacob Lawrence’s Migration series while talking about how you show bravery in your own ways everyday. Then create a 3-D map to take on your next adventure with educators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture!
Download your FREE B is for Brave Activity Book here:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/resources/activity_book_b_early_learners_edition.pdf
Supplies Needed:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/Joyful%20Fridays:%20Resources%20and%20Projects/ykPTSdJ6YolvIu7z#r/1304501
Educational Resources Shared During Original Program:
youtube.com/watch?v=geLPhIprhTI
lawrencemigration.phillipscollection.org/the-migration-series
youtube.com/watch?v=62cPnv4y84w
Get Your Own Copy of A is for All The Things You Are: A Joyful ABCs Book by Anna Hindley, illustrated by Keturah Bobo:
smithsonianbooks.com/store/classroom/a-is-for-all-the-things-you-are-a-joyful-abc-book
The NMAAHC Kids’ Joyful ABCs Program Series is brought to you by the Early Childhood Education Initiative at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). For more information about this team and their work with children, families and educators visit nmaahc.si.edu/learn/early-childhood-education and nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race.
Image Credits:
The Great Migration Series by Jacob Lawrence, The Phillips Collection in Washington DC: Image 1, 2, 7, 9 The Museum of Modern Art in New York, Gift of Mrs. David M. Levy: Image 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Oprah Winfrey Theater
The discussion only will be webcast.
Join us for a discussion after a special film screening of the gOD-Talk documentary. This thought-provoking film explores the intersection of religion and culture in African American history, providing a deeper understanding of the role of faith in shaping the African American experience and its impact on our world today. After the screening, there will be a meaningful panel conversation with principals from the film and Teddy Reeves, Museum Curator of Religion.
Oprah Winfrey Theater
The discussion only was recorded
Join us for a special film screening of the gOD-Talk documentary. This thought-provoking film explores the intersection of religion and culture in African American history, providing a deeper understanding of the role of faith in shaping the African American experience and its impact on our world today. After the screening, there will be a meaningful panel conversation with principals from the film and Teddy Reeves, Museum Curator of Religion.
Dr. Gamble is also an established oil/acrylic painter, graphic designer, and illustrator with 15 years of experience.
NEH’s Jefferson Lecture is the highest honor the federal government bestows for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities.
Simmons will deliver her lecture on September 26 at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture at 7 p.m. EDT. The lecture is free and open to the public and will stream online at neh.gov and on NMAAHC’s streaming channels. Simmons will draw on her more than 50 years’ experience as a scholar, pioneering academic administrator, and changemaker in higher education to speak in her lecture about the role of the humanities in fostering socioeconomic mobility and cultural belonging.
Tickets to the lecture are free of charge and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. This program will take place in Heritage Hall. Overflow seating will be available in the Oprah Winfrey Theater.