A mask, possibly from the Efik peoples of Nigeria. Franko Khoury / National Museum of African Art, S.I. A figure from the Edo peoples of Nigeria. Franko Khoury / National Museum of African Art ...

In 2016, former President Barack Obama opened the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

In Young's absence, Shanita Brackett, the museum's director of operations, has been appointed interim director.

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on March 27 that calls to remove 'improper ideology' from exhibits at the ...

The Mint Museum Randolph’s African art galleries are open again after closing for an extensive, multi-year renovation. The ...

Nigerian-American artist Osi Audu's exhibit at Opalka Gallery features bold geometric designs alongside traditional African ...

The Post reported that a museum spokesperson said Young would be out for an "undetermined period." Young has been director of ...

The internal announcement, which has not previously been made public, came nearly two weeks before President Trump issued an ...

WASHINGTON ‒ Adam Sanchez remembers tears streaming down a student’s face as his high school class left the lower level of the National Museum of African American History and Culture a few ...

Kevin Young, who has led the National Museum of African American History and Culture since 2021, went on leave before the president criticized the institution in an executive order.