sparking inclusive dialog

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SPARKING INCLUSIVE DIALOG

REALITY CHECK

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Effie Kapsalis, Smithsonian Institution Archives@digitaleffie

Lanae Spruce, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture@_BlackMuses

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The first U.S. National Museum Building Committee, 1880, 78-10099

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Smithsonian Institution Archives “Women in Science Wednesday” Campaign

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#OPENGLAM

Trailer - http://s.si.edu/2cQ6PU1Research - http://s.si.edu/2d8MNQS

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HOWEVER…

IS OPEN ENOUGH?

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Though 28 percent of museum staffs are from underrepresented minorities, the great majority of these workers are concentrated in security, facilities, finance, and human resources jobs.  Among museum curators, conservators, educators, and leaders, only four percent are African American and just three percent Hispanic.

- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Art Museum Staff Demographic Survey, https://mellon.org/resources/news/articles/Diversity-American-Art-Museums/

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Screenshot of African American Contributions to the Smithsonian: Challenges and Achievements

IS OUR HISTORY INCLUSIVE?

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“Color History with the Smithsonian” Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon

WHO’S WRITING HISTORY?

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Smithsonian Secretary Skorton’s Youth Advisory Committee

WHO WILL WORK AT OUR MUSEUMS IN THE FUTURE?

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Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall

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“…we have a responsibility to lift as we climb.” - Johnnetta Cole, National Museum of African Art

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SHAKE THINGS UP

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THE NUMBERS“What would occur if we created social media strategies that targeted visitors of color— would this effort result in an increase for both virtual and physical participation?”

Porchia Moore

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CONNECTING WITH BLACK TWITTER

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1. LISTEN

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2.

SHARE STORIES OUTSIDE THE COMMON NARRATIVE

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3. HIGHLIGHT DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

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4.

BE OPEN TO CRITICISM AND ADJUST ACCORDINGLY

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CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIAL CHANGE SUMMIT

http://www.chscsummit.net/#CHSCsummit

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