Results for "National Museum of American History (U.S.). Program in Black American History"
How Gloria Steinem Inspired Change at the Smithsonian
- Date: February 2, 2021
- Creator: Dr. Elizabeth Harmon
- Description: In December 1978, Gloria Steinem met with the Smithsonian Institution Women’s Council (SIWC) to advise the group on carrying out the work of change at the Smithsonian and to broaden members’ understanding of the women’s movement. As described by attendees, the conversation was “dynamite…great…wonderful.” One member expressed her surprise at finding Steinem so agreeable;
Science Service, Up Close: The Sleeplessness Study, Part 1 - Insomniacs
- Date: August 18, 2015
- Creator: Marcel Chotkowski LaFollette
- Description: In 1925, seven George Washington University students volunteered to stay awake for sixty hours, and drove, danced, sang, and swam in an effort to remain alert.
- Blog Post
“Do Pandas Affect Everyone This Way?”: Celebrating 50 Years of Giant Pandas at the National Zoo
- Date: April 14, 2022
- Creator: Emily Niekrasz
- Description: This year marks the 50th anniversary since the arrival of giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing at the National Zoo. To celebrate, we’re highlighting some giant panda records at the Archives.