Thursday, February 18 | 2:30 – 3pm

The Man, The Movement, The Museum: The Journey of John R. Kinard as the First African American Director of a Smithsonian Institution Museum

The dramatic scope of John Kinard’s extraordinary life is richly detailed by his daughter, Dr. Joy G. Kinard. Dr. Kinard guides us to an appreciation of her father's intuitive genius and wiliness to defy the museum world's "standard, polite" expectations and assumptions. Since 1967, the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum—the first federally funded African American museum and unit of the Smithsonian Institution— has served as a model for museums around the world. Using the lens of John Kinard's life, this book gives every reader a much deeper understanding of how we all have the power to make a difference in the world. 

#Take Time Thursdays with the Anacostia Community Museum gives participants a chance to take time for wellness, health, and creativity with artists, thought leaders, performers, wellness practitioners and others. Take a 30-minute break with us from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. each Thursday and boost your mind, body and spirit. 

Note:  Sign Language interpretation or live captioning for our virtual programs available upon request.  Two weeks advance notice is appreciated.  Place your request by emailing Jenelle Cooper at CooperJR@si.edu.

Venue: Anacostia Community Museum
Event Location:Online
Cost:FREE
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