Research shows that many people feel they do not have the information needed to discuss race in a way that is candid, safe and respectful of other viewpoints and a wealth of resources to inform and guide discussions—videos, role-playing exercises, targeted questions and more, said Crew.”
Talking About Race builds upon decades of work by the museum’s educators.
It is the result of extensive research, studies, consultations, and educational resources from these fields: history, education, psychology and human leading experts, activists, historians, and thought leaders on race, equity, and Olsen Edwards, Jerry Kang, Ibram X Kendi, Enid Lee, Audre Lorde, Beverly Daniel Tatum, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Tim Wise.
About the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Since opening September 24, 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has welcomed more than 7 million visitors.
Occupying a prominent location next to the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the nearly 400,000 square-foot museum is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history.
