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A Changing America 1968 and Beyond is one of the exhibiton in '''[https://nmaahc.si.edu/ The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC])'''. NMAAHC is located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW on the National Mall. The four-level museum opened on Sept. 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum solely dedicated to the documentation of African American life, history and culture. This Smithsonian Institution museum is an architectural marvel that features numerous interactive exhibits.<ref>[https://washington.org/visit-dc/discover-real-dc-african-american-culture/guide-smithsonian-national-museum-african Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall.] Washington. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
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"A Changing America 1968 and Beyond" is one of the exhibitions of the [https://nmaahc.si.edu/ The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)]. NMAAHC is located on 14th Street and Northwest Constitution Street in the National Mall. This four-story museum opened on September 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum dedicated to recording the life, history and culture of African Americans. The Smithsonian Institution Museum is an architectural wonder featuring numerous interactive exhibits.<ref>[https://washington.org/visit-dc/discover-real-dc-african-american-culture/guide-smithsonian-national-museum-african Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall.] Washington. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
  
A Changing America explores contemporary black life through stories about the social, economic, political, and cultural experiences of African Americans. From the death of [[wikipedia:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.|''Martin Luther King'']], Jr. to the second election of ''[[wikipedia:Barack_Obama|Barack Obama]]'', the coverage is broad. Large scale graphics and original artifacts lead visitors from the Black Arts Movement to Hip Hop, the Black Panthers to “''Yes We Can''," and Black is Beautiful to ''[https://blacklivesmatter.com/ #BlackLivesMatter]''. <ref>[https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/changing-america A CHANGING AMERICA 1968 and BEYOND.]Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
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The ever-changing United States explores contemporary black life through stories about the social, economic, political, and cultural experiences of African Americans. From the death of ''[[wikipedia:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.|Martin Luther King]]'', [[wikipedia:Barack_Obama|''Obama'']]’s second election has wide coverage. Large-scale graphics and original artifacts lead visitors from Black Arts Movement to Hip Hop, from Black Panthers to "Yes We Can", from Black is Beautiful to ''[https://blacklivesmatter.com/ #BlackLivesMatter]''. <ref>[https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/changing-america A CHANGING AMERICA 1968 and BEYOND.]Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
  
 
==History and Collection==
 
==History and Collection==
This exhibition illustrates the impact of African Americans on life in the United States social, economic, political, and cultural from the death of Martin Luther King Jr. to the second election of President Barack Obama. Subjects include the Black Arts Movement, hip-hop, the Black Panthers, the rise of the black middle class and, more recently, the [https://blacklivesmatter.com/ '''#BlackLivesMatter'''] movement. This exhibition encompasses several sections focusing on the Black Power era of the 1960s and ’70s, Black Studies at universities, racial dynamics in cities and suburbs, and the changing role of the black middle class. The year 1968 is seen as a turning point in the modern struggle for freedom and equality with artifacts such as painted plywood panels from Resurrection City, a “Huey Newton, Minister of Defense” poster, and handmade banners from the 2008 presidential election.<ref>[https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/changing-america-1968-and-beyond%3Aevent-exhib-4842 A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond.] Si.edu. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
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This exhibition illustrates the impact of African Americans on life in American society, economy, politics, and the death of Martin Luther King, with President Obama’s second election culture. Topics include black art movements, hip hop, black panthers, the rise of the black middle class and the recent '''#BlackLivesMatter''' movement. The exhibition includes several parts, focusing on the black power era in the 1960s and 70s, black studies in universities, racial dynamics in cities and suburbs, and the changing role of the black middle class. 1968 was regarded as a turning point in the modern struggle for freedom and equality, including artifacts such as the painted plywood of Resurrection City, the poster of "Secretary of Defense Huey Newton" and the handmade banners of the 2008 presidential election..<ref>[https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/changing-america-1968-and-beyond%3Aevent-exhib-4842 A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond.] Si.edu. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
 
[[File:Plywood panel from a mural at Resurrection City (detail); Gift of Vincent DeForestResurrection City was part of the Martin Luther King Jr.-inspired Poor People’s Campaign. (Photo by Bonnie Berkowitz-The Washington Post).jpg|left|thumb|321x321px|Resurrection City was part of the Martin Luther King Jr.-inspired Poor People’s Campaign. (Photo by Bonnie Berkowitz/The Washington Post)]]
 
[[File:Plywood panel from a mural at Resurrection City (detail); Gift of Vincent DeForestResurrection City was part of the Martin Luther King Jr.-inspired Poor People’s Campaign. (Photo by Bonnie Berkowitz-The Washington Post).jpg|left|thumb|321x321px|Resurrection City was part of the Martin Luther King Jr.-inspired Poor People’s Campaign. (Photo by Bonnie Berkowitz/The Washington Post)]]
The exhibition divides into two sides and organizes around a quote from labor and civil rights leader ''[[wikipedia:A._Philip_Randolph|A. Philip Randolph]]'': ''Freedom is never given, it is won''.” To the left of the quote is the distant history of slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation, to the right is recent history, the ''[https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/march-on-washington March on Washington]'', such that visitors who were there will look to try to find their faces.<ref>Lonnae O'Neal Parker. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/changing-america-exhibit-explores-americas-press-for-freedom-for-blacks/2012/12/13/0f320092-4549-11e2-8061-253bccfc7532_story.html Changing America’ exhibit explores America’s press for freedom for blacks.] December 13, 2012. Washingtonpost. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
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The exhibition is divided into two areas and organized around the famous saying of labor and civil rights leader ''[[wikipedia:A._Philip_Randolph|A. Philip Randolph]]'': "'''''Freedom is never given, it is won".''''' To the left of the quotes is the distant declaration of slavery and emancipation. The history on the right is the recent history, the [https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/march-on-washington ''March in Washington''], so visitors there will look for opportunities to try to find faces.<ref>Lonnae O'Neal Parker. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/changing-america-exhibit-explores-americas-press-for-freedom-for-blacks/2012/12/13/0f320092-4549-11e2-8061-253bccfc7532_story.html Changing America’ exhibit explores America’s press for freedom for blacks.] December 13, 2012. Washingtonpost. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
  
<big>'''Exhibition Experience'''</big>
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<big>'''Exhibition Experience'''</big>  
  
 
In this exhibition we can also experience and know the story of :
 
In this exhibition we can also experience and know the story of :
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==Review==
 
==Review==
 
[[File:This afro pick is topped with a black fist, the symbol of the Black Power movement. (NMAAHC, gift of Elaine Nichols).gif|thumb|268x268px|This afro pick is topped with a black fist, the symbol of the Black Power movement. (NMAAHC, gift of Elaine Nichols)]]
 
[[File:This afro pick is topped with a black fist, the symbol of the Black Power movement. (NMAAHC, gift of Elaine Nichols).gif|thumb|268x268px|This afro pick is topped with a black fist, the symbol of the Black Power movement. (NMAAHC, gift of Elaine Nichols)]]
''“It is a continuation of the black liberation movement. The black freedom struggle of which the modern civil rights movement was also a part. It’s not some foreign entity, it’s part and parcel of that movement,” (Bill Pretzer, the co-curated the exhibition)''
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''“It is a continuation of the black liberation movement. The black freedom struggle of which the modern civil rights movement was also a part. It’s not some foreign entity, it’s part and parcel of that movement,” (Bill Pretzer, the co-curated the exhibition)''<ref>Katie Nodjimbadem. [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/sounds-and-images-black-power-take-center-stage-post-civil-rights-exhibition-180960654/ The Sounds and Images of Black Power Take Center Stage in This Post-Civil Rights Exhibition]. OCTOBER 6, 2016. www.Smithsonianmag.com. January 26, 2021</ref>
  
The reviewer also think that The Black Power movement encouraged pride in the African-American community, as well as pride in the self and the physical appearance. The phrase “Black is Beautiful” is printed in large bold letters on the wall next to an equally bold image of a woman sporting an afro, an example of the developing “black aesthetic” born in this era.
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The reviewer also believe that the "Black Power" movement has inspired the pride of the African American community, as well as pride in self and appearance. The word "Black is Beautiful" is printed on the wall in bold bold letters, and next to it is the image of an African-American woman in the same bold. This is an example of the developing "black aesthetics" born in this era.
  
''“There was an idea that African-Americans needed to conform in terms of their appearance to standards of beauty that did not validate what many of them looked like. So black aesthetic, broadly speaking, was a way to value style, features, hair, clothing, things that African-Americans were making decisions about,” (Wilkinson, the curator)''
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''“There was an idea that African-Americans needed to conform in terms of their appearance to standards of beauty that did not validate what many of them looked like. So black aesthetic, broadly speaking, was a way to value style, features, hair, clothing, things that African-Americans were making decisions about,” (Wilkinson, the curator)''<ref>Katie Nodjimbadem. [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/sounds-and-images-black-power-take-center-stage-post-civil-rights-exhibition-180960654/ The Sounds and Images of Black Power Take Center Stage in This Post-Civil Rights Exhibition]. OCTOBER 6, 2016. www.Smithsonianmag.com. January 26, 2021</ref>
  
 
==External Link==
 
==External Link==

Revision as of 06:59, 21 February 2021

A Changing America 1968 and Beyond Exhibiton

"A Changing America 1968 and Beyond" is one of the exhibitions of the The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). NMAAHC is located on 14th Street and Northwest Constitution Street in the National Mall. This four-story museum opened on September 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum dedicated to recording the life, history and culture of African Americans. The Smithsonian Institution Museum is an architectural wonder featuring numerous interactive exhibits.[1]

The ever-changing United States explores contemporary black life through stories about the social, economic, political, and cultural experiences of African Americans. From the death of Martin Luther King, Obama’s second election has wide coverage. Large-scale graphics and original artifacts lead visitors from Black Arts Movement to Hip Hop, from Black Panthers to "Yes We Can", from Black is Beautiful to #BlackLivesMatter. [2]

History and Collection

This exhibition illustrates the impact of African Americans on life in American society, economy, politics, and the death of Martin Luther King, with President Obama’s second election culture. Topics include black art movements, hip hop, black panthers, the rise of the black middle class and the recent #BlackLivesMatter movement. The exhibition includes several parts, focusing on the black power era in the 1960s and 70s, black studies in universities, racial dynamics in cities and suburbs, and the changing role of the black middle class. 1968 was regarded as a turning point in the modern struggle for freedom and equality, including artifacts such as the painted plywood of Resurrection City, the poster of "Secretary of Defense Huey Newton" and the handmade banners of the 2008 presidential election..[3]

Resurrection City was part of the Martin Luther King Jr.-inspired Poor People’s Campaign. (Photo by Bonnie Berkowitz/The Washington Post)

The exhibition is divided into two areas and organized around the famous saying of labor and civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph: "Freedom is never given, it is won". To the left of the quotes is the distant declaration of slavery and emancipation. The history on the right is the recent history, the March in Washington, so visitors there will look for opportunities to try to find faces.[4]

Exhibition Experience

In this exhibition we can also experience and know the story of :

  1. The Black Power Era: The 1960s and ‘70s
  2. The Movement Marches On
  3. The Black Studies Movement and The Black Museum Movement
  4. Shifting Landscapes: Cities and Suburbs
  5. Decades of Paradox and Promise (1970-2015)[5]

Review

This afro pick is topped with a black fist, the symbol of the Black Power movement. (NMAAHC, gift of Elaine Nichols)

“It is a continuation of the black liberation movement. The black freedom struggle of which the modern civil rights movement was also a part. It’s not some foreign entity, it’s part and parcel of that movement,” (Bill Pretzer, the co-curated the exhibition)[6]

The reviewer also believe that the "Black Power" movement has inspired the pride of the African American community, as well as pride in self and appearance. The word "Black is Beautiful" is printed on the wall in bold bold letters, and next to it is the image of an African-American woman in the same bold. This is an example of the developing "black aesthetics" born in this era.

“There was an idea that African-Americans needed to conform in terms of their appearance to standards of beauty that did not validate what many of them looked like. So black aesthetic, broadly speaking, was a way to value style, features, hair, clothing, things that African-Americans were making decisions about,” (Wilkinson, the curator)[7]

External Link

More about the exhibiton here

Reference

  1. Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall. Washington. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  2. A CHANGING AMERICA 1968 and BEYOND.Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  3. A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond. Si.edu. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  4. Lonnae O'Neal Parker. Changing America’ exhibit explores America’s press for freedom for blacks. December 13, 2012. Washingtonpost. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  5. A CHANGING AMERICA 1968 and BEYOND.Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  6. Katie Nodjimbadem. The Sounds and Images of Black Power Take Center Stage in This Post-Civil Rights Exhibition. OCTOBER 6, 2016. www.Smithsonianmag.com. January 26, 2021
  7. Katie Nodjimbadem. The Sounds and Images of Black Power Take Center Stage in This Post-Civil Rights Exhibition. OCTOBER 6, 2016. www.Smithsonianmag.com. January 26, 2021