Posted on Dec 26, 2020
Congress Approves 2 New Museums Honoring American Latinos, Women's History
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The creation of new Smithsonian museums dedicated to Latinos and women can now move forward. Earlier this month, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) was the lone vote blocking legislation, saying "separate-but-equal museums" would "further divide an already divided nation." Supporters of both museums quickly moved to ensure the museums would be included in the $900 billion year-end spending package which was passed by Congress on Monday and now heads to President Trump's desk.
Congress Approves 2 New Museums Honoring American Latinos, Women's History
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I haven’t set foot into the Smithsonian in decades - 70s... But considering it’s Purpose and Vision within its current 19 museums, a blended approach might have been more well spent funding, considering their Grand Challenges the other 99 Countries involved.
Valuing World Cultures -
As a steward and ambassador of cultural connections, with a presence in some 100 countries and expertise and collections that encompass the globe, we will build bridges of mutual respect, and present the diversity of world cultures and the joy of creativity with accuracy, insight, and reverence. Just saying - there are many other “American” communities that could also reap from similar, so that we as Americans might fully understand our worldly cultures.
Valuing World Cultures -
As a steward and ambassador of cultural connections, with a presence in some 100 countries and expertise and collections that encompass the globe, we will build bridges of mutual respect, and present the diversity of world cultures and the joy of creativity with accuracy, insight, and reverence. Just saying - there are many other “American” communities that could also reap from similar, so that we as Americans might fully understand our worldly cultures.
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