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Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump’s order

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Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump’s order

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

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

It’s one of DC’s coolest jobs: Uncovering fossils at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum

It’s one of DC’s coolest jobs: Uncovering fossils at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum

Winston Red Diamond ‘among most significant’ donations to Smithsonian

Winston Red Diamond ‘among most significant’ donations to Smithsonian

National Zoo mourns death of 33-year-old gray seal Gunther

National Zoo mourns death of 33-year-old gray seal Gunther

Most museums on DC’s National Mall will be closed on Inauguration Day

Most museums on DC’s National Mall will be closed on Inauguration Day

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Kwanzaa starts Thursday, the weeklong celebration for all generations

Kwanzaa starts Thursday, the weeklong celebration for all generations

Did you know there’s a national lab in DC dedicated to solving bird murders?

Did you know there’s a national lab in DC dedicated to solving bird murders?

Kamala, beloved Asian elephant at National Zoo, euthanized after failing health

Kamala, beloved Asian elephant at National Zoo, euthanized after failing health

Pandas arrive at National Zoo, but won’t be ready for public debut until January

Pandas arrive at National Zoo, but won’t be ready for public debut until January

They’re cute, cuddly and coming to America: China’s newest panda diplomats headed for Washington

They’re cute, cuddly and coming to America: China’s newest panda diplomats headed for Washington

Handmade crafts on sale at the Smithsonian: ‘It’s not your grandmother’s doilies’

Handmade crafts on sale at the Smithsonian: ‘It’s not your grandmother’s doilies’

National Zoo’s oldest sea lion, who ‘always kept keepers on their toes,’ dies at 19

National Zoo’s oldest sea lion, who ‘always kept keepers on their toes,’ dies at 19

Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to DC with lacrosse, skateboarding and dancing

Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to DC with lacrosse, skateboarding and dancing

Gearing up for ‘pandamonium’: National Zoo releases limited edition panda merchandise ahead of their return to DC

Gearing up for ‘pandamonium’: National Zoo releases limited edition panda merchandise ahead of their return to DC

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