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Larry Kramer wearing a silence = death shirt with an act up button while holding his dog.
National Portrait Gallery

In Memoriam: Larry Kramer, 1935–2020

As an activist, Larry Kramer had been alternately lionized and loathed for his full-volume, uncompromising positions on issues related to the gay rights movement.
Baldwin in St. Paul de Vence
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Chez Baldwin

Discover stories exploring Baldwin's time in St. Paul de Vence, his early life in Harlem, world travels, and impact as a writer and activist.
illustration of diverse group of people.
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Talking About Race

Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. This new online portal provides tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation.
Ellen DeGeneres dressed in black with white loafers.
Because of Her Story

LGBTQ Women Who Made History

In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ women who have made remarkable contributions to the nation and helped advance equality.
Miss Liberty Celebration
Smithsonian Spotlight

The Statue of Liberty: Symbol for a Nation

A gift from France in 1886, Lady Liberty in our collections and across America.
graphic of burning city with stylized flames and smoke
Sidedoor Podcast

Confronting the Past

Learn the important story of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, a riot that destroyed almost 40 blocks of a wealthy black neighborhood in Oklahoma. 
Gladys Bentley
Sidedoor Podcast

Singing the Gender-Bending Blues

Gladys Bentley, a blues singing trailblazer, was unapologetically herself.
Project Pride: Virtual concert and time capsule.
Smithsonian Event

Celebrate Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with Project Pride, a virtual concert and digital time capsule featuring LGBTQ+ musicians, artists, allies, and collection highlights.
Judy Garland
Smithsonian Spotlight

Judy Garland: An American Icon

Celebrating singer and actress Judy Garland (June 10, 1922–June 22, 1969), entertainer extraordinaire.
blue chain symbolizing chain letters.
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Chain Letters Reemerge in the Coronavirus Pandemic

The history of chain letters and the phenomenon of sending them during times of stress.
Sheet music for 1920 Ziefeld Follies by Irving Berlin
Smithsonian Spotlight

1920: A Year in the Collections

Explore items related to the year, including a pen used to sign the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Shuttle data scans.
National Air and Space Museum

3D Scanning Space Shuttle Discovery

The Smithsonian's Digitization Program Office takes you behind the scenes of how they captured a comprehensive 3D dataset of the largest museum artifact ever to be digitized.