As Black History Month begins, we speak with a curator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum dedicated to the documentation of African American history and life. Located in Washington, D.C., it's the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. The museum has collected more than 40,000 artifacts to date. Dr. Damion L. Thomas is a curator with the museum. He spoke with Cindy Hsu about how Black History Month began and why it's still important 50 years later.and watch his full interview above for more information.
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