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Join 2022 Julia Child Award Recipient Grace Young as she shares her journey in preserving Chinese American culinary traditions through her cookbooks and more recently in her advocacy work with Chinatowns. For Young, studying and cooking with traditional Chinese ingredients and cooking tools has been a decades-long pursuit. During her research, she met with many Chinese American chefs and cooks, mainly women, who kept alive their culinary cultures through creative adaptations and reimaginings of what Chinese food in America could taste like. Young has given special focus to the wok—an endangered yet deeply meaningful culinary tool in the United States. Shedding light on the history and culture of the wok, Young tells stories of her own family’s relationship to this essential kitchen tool and how immigrant families, including her own, struggle to retain wok traditions. She demonstrates key wok cooking techniques by preparing fried rice with Chinese barbecued pork.
Bringing this story into the present moment, Young also speaks about her recent advocacy with Chinatowns whose residents are struggling in the midst of the pandemic and increased anti-Asian hate. Since the winter of 2020, Young is committed to garnering support for Chinatowns across the nation during this particularly vulnerable moment in their history, with Grub Street deeming her the “Accidental Voice” of New York’s Chinatown.”
Accompanying the cooking demonstration was a special “Objects Out of Storage” event showcasing Young’s family wok, which is now part of the collections at the National Museum of American History, as well as culinary objects donated from chefs and restaurateurs like Cecilia Chiang and Paul and Linda Ma that shed light on the Asian American experience in the United States.
For the recipe, visit the Cooking Up History page: https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/topics/food/cooking-up-history#Preserving
Recorded November 4, 2022
Mother-daughter duo Elena Terry and Zoe Fess address the health and well-being of their community, the Ho-Chunk Nation, by reviving and sustaining ancestral foods. During this program, which is geared toward youth audiences, guest chefs Terry and Fess speak about the work of their non-profit Wild Bearies, a seed to table organization, that shares indigenous food cultures and traditions within the Ho-Chunk Nation and beyond. They speak about their roles as community mentors but also their commitment to being life-long learners, which has proven key to Wild Bearies’ success. They also discuss the impact that their advocacy work has on their own relationship to one another as mother and daughter, as women, and as future ancestors to the Ho-Chunk people.
Honoring the Woodland region of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Terry and Fess prepare Seedy SassSquash, a seed crust with squash custard, topped with wild rice or apple dust and cranberry sauce. This dish features Ho-Chunk ancestral squash, lost to their community for generations until recently when the Wild Bearies team returned and revived the life of this sacred ingredient in their ancestral homelands.
For the recipe, visit the Cooking Up History page: https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/topics/food/cooking-up-history#Nourish
This program was produced in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s North American Office.
The recipe and content of the program is geared toward the National Museum of the American Indian’s Youth in Action audience while also holding a broader appeal for SI museum and UN-FAO audiences.
Recorded September 17, 2022
Guest chef Silvana Salcido Esparza made her mark on the U.S. food scene with the comida chingona (“badass food”) she serves at her Phoenix-based restaurant, Barrio Café. The restaurant’s offerings draw inspiration from Esparza’s Mexican heritage and seek to honor her family’s 800-year-old gastronomic legacy with a twist. Esparza is not only passionate about putting her own spin on Mexican food, but also cars, specifically lowriders. Much more than your average car, these prized vehicles are artworks defined by eye-catching paint jobs, plush interiors, and hydraulics that enable them to hop, jump, and skip in city streets. As Esparza explains during this cooking demonstration and conversation, there is an entire culture, including food culture, that surrounds the low-rider lifestyle in Phoenix. To this culture, she brings her own passions, including her commitment to honor and celebrate the contributions of women, past and present, as she endeavors to build a more equitable and inclusive community.
For this program, Esparza made smoked cochinita pibil, providing insights into this important and deeply historical dish.
For the recipe, visit the Cooking Up History page:
https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/topics/food/cooking-up-history#celebratingdifferences
This program was produced in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Latino and highlights objects from the Latino collections at the National Museum of American History. It was also part of the Latino Museum’s Latino Heritage Festival.
The “Come Through: Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian” video series is made possible through the generous support of Panda CommUnity Fund.
The “Come Through: Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian” video series is made possible through the generous support of Panda CommUnity Fund.
The “Come Through: Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian” video series is made possible through the generous support of Panda CommUnity Fund.
In this episode of “Come Through: Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian,” host Gillian Jackson Han examines how communities within #AANHPI are expressing their political preferences in the United States.
The video series is made possible through the generous support of Panda CommUnity Fund.
Each episode will feature unique objects and stories from across the Smithsonian, showcasing #AAPIHM communities and their imprint on America’s past and future. Check back each Wednesday in May as we release episodes!
The video series is made possible through the generous support of Panda CommUnity Fund.
Luisa Capetillo fue una feminista y organizadora laboral que nació y creció en Puerto Rico. Capetillo se atrevió a vestir como hombre en tiempos en que las mujeres ni siquiera usaban pantalones. Su intelecto alimentó su valentía como activista.
Sylvia Méndez ha dedicado su vida a concienciar sobre la discriminación en las escuelas. Su activismo comenzó de niña, cuando iba a la escuela en el sur de California. En la década de 1940, su familia se unió a otras para luchar por una educación justa para los niños no blancos.
Graciela popularizó el mambo durante la década de 1950 en el ambiente musical latino de Nueva York. Con una voz sin par, esta pionera afrocubana se valió de la música para impugnar el racismo y los estereotipos.
Jovita González fue una de las primeras folcloristas que documentaron la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México como zona cultural específica. Escribió varios libros pioneros con técnicas innovadoras de documentación y redacción.
Explore our Smithsonian collections and learn more about Jovita Idar
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/jovita-idar-latinas-talk-latinas/I5z4QBe7KgHfs9GF
Jovita Idar, honrada recientemente con una moneda como parte del Programa de Monedas de Mujeres Estadounidenses, fue una valerosa periodista y educadora. En sus escritos denunció las injusticias y promovió los derechos civiles de los latinos desde Texas.
Explora nuestras colecciones de la Smithsonian y descubre más sobre Jovita Idar
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/jovita-idar-latinas-talk-latinas/I5z4QBe7KgHfs9GF
Explore our Smithsonian collections and learn more about Gilda Mirós:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/gilda-mir%C3%B3s-latinas-talk-latinas/maKGOcW0EQXIq67Z
Gilda Mirós comenzó su carrera en la industria del espectáculo en la década de 1950. Pronto pasó a la radio y luego a la televisión. Fue una de las primeras periodistas de radio y televisión de habla hispana que cubrió noticias de importancia para todas las comunidades.
Explora nuestras colecciones de la Smithsonian y descubre más sobre Gilda Mirós:
https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/gilda-mir%C3%B3s-latinas-talk-latinas/maKGOcW0EQXIq67Z
Click here to watch the full discussion and performance event: https://s.si.edu/46bJPVA
The “Roots to Pop” series is made possible in collaboration with Americana Music Foundation.
Click here to watch the full discussion and performance event: https://s.si.edu/49C4STS
The “Roots to Pop” series is made possible in collaboration with Americana Music Foundation.
Click here to watch the full discussion and performance event: https://s.si.edu/49C4STS
The “Roots to Pop” series is made possible in collaboration with Americana Music Foundation.
The “Roots to Pop” series is made possible in collaboration with Americana Music Foundation.
To learn more, visit https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/weatherbreak.
Performers: Yo-Yo Ma with Kenneth Slowik (Artistic Director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society), Kamila Dotta, Francesca McNeeley, and Nathaniel Taylor.
The Great Americans Medal is awarded for lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals, and honors individuals who have not only made a lasting impact in their fields, but whose philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors set them apart.
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For more on the Great Americans Medal and its recipients, visit https://greatamericans.si.edu.
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April 25, 2023
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This series is made possible by the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation and the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation K–12 Learning Endowment.
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A través de colecciones incomparables, una investigación rigurosa y una activa divulgación pública, el Museo Nacional de Historia Estadounidense busca empoderar a las personas para forjar un futuro más justo y compasivo al examinar, preservar y dar a conocer la complejidad de nuestro pasado.
Únase al personal y a los invitados especiales mientras le llevan detrás de escena y comparten historias de la colección:
👠 Conservación de los Ruby Slippers : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFLYL...
🎬 John Leguizamo sobre los zapatos de Celia Cruz : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwNy-...
🎸 Diosa Costello, estrella de Broadway : youtube.com/watch?v=TGUWOqLcvss
✨ El cumpleaños 50 de Selena : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkVer...
Para obtener más información sobre Nación del espectáculo, visite: https://s.si.edu/3JBZzGw
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Leading the rally was an 11-feet wide by four-feet-high banner that reads: “Fight the Virus, NOT the people.” The banner was donated by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of San Francisco, California on May 10, 2022.
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For nearly a century, baseball has been a crucial social and cultural force in Latino communities across the United States. And, for just as long, Latino/a players have had a huge impact on the game. ¡Pleibol! examines how generations of Latinos/as have helped make the game what it is today. From youth and community teams to the Major League, the exhibition reveals how baseball brings people together regardless of race, class, or gender. These inspirational baseball stories reflect larger themes in American history that connect us all, on and off the diamond.
For more information check out the online exhibition: https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/pleibol
Are you a student or an educator? Bring the histories, objects, and ideas that inform ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas into your classroom today with these educational resources: https://americanhistory.si.edu/%C2%A1pleibol/education
Check out the virtual exhibition opening: youtu.be/zfSrSbWQANk?t=679
We Belong Here marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, federal legislation that unintentionally boosted long-standing efforts to open male-dominated arenas of sports. Despite its impact, athletes promised equal opportunity under the law, continue to face systemic sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry. Each athlete’s history-making story is part of a larger narrative of the struggle for equality in the United States. Explore more stories in the online exhibition: https://americanhistory.si.edu/we-belong-here
🛹 From our collections! Check out Leo's chest binder: https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1914660
📸 Thumbnail image courtesy of Alamy
Wearing prosthetic legs and feet, she medaled at the World Cup and Paralympics. She went on to become an advocate for adaptive action sports. Purdy describes the importance of Title IX and explains why she donated her prosthetics to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
We Belong Here marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, federal legislation that unintentionally boosted long-standing efforts to open male-dominated arenas of sports. Despite its impact, athletes promised equal opportunity under the law, continue to face systemic sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry. Each athlete’s history-making story is part of a larger narrative of the struggle for equality in the United States. Explore more stories in the online exhibition: https://americanhistory.si.edu/we-belong-here
✨ From our collections! Check out the foot prosthetic worn by Amy during the 2014 Sochi Paralympic games: https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1814486
📸 Thumbnail image courtesy of Alamy
When Brown later demoted eight other varsity programs to sports clubs, they sued again. Cohen describes her success in court and explains why she donated her team jacket to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
We Belong Here marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, federal legislation that unintentionally boosted long-standing efforts to open male-dominated arenas of sports. Despite its impact, athletes promised equal opportunity under the law, continue to face systemic sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry. Each athlete’s history-making story is part of a larger narrative of the struggle for equality in the United States. Explore more stories in the online exhibition: https://americanhistory.si.edu/we-belong-here
✨ From our collections! Check out the jacket Amy wore during her time at Brown University: https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1954262
📸 Thumbnail image courtesy of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian
This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.
⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol
🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration: youtube.com/watch?v=zfSrSbWQANk&t=899s
This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.
⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol
🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration: youtube.com/watch?v=zfSrSbWQANk&t=899s
This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.
⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol
🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration: youtube.com/watch?v=zfSrSbWQANk&t=899s
This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.
⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol
🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration: youtube.com/watch?v=zfSrSbWQANk&t=899s
This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.
⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol
🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration: youtube.com/watch?v=zfSrSbWQANk&t=899s
This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.
⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol
🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration: youtube.com/watch?v=zfSrSbWQANk&t=899s
This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.
⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol
🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration: youtube.com/watch?v=zfSrSbWQANk&t=899s