At the National Museum of African American History and Culture, we believe that any productive conversation on race must start with honesty, respect for others, and an openness to ideas and information that provide new perspectives.
In that context, we recently unveiled “Talking About Race,” an online portal providing research, studies, and other academic materials from the fields of history, education, psychology, and human development.
Our goal in doing so was to contribute to a discussion on this vitally important subject that millions of Americans are grappling with.
Since yesterday, certain content in the “Talking About Race” portal has been the subject of questions that we have taken seriously.
Since yesterday, certain content in the “Talking About Race” portal has been the subject of questions that we have taken seriously.
We have listened to public sentiment and have removed a chart that does not contribute to the productive discussion we had intended.
The site's intent and purpose are to foster and cultivate conversations that are respectful and constructive and provide increased understanding.
The site's intent and purpose are to foster and cultivate conversations that are respectful and constructive and provide increased understanding.
As an educational institution, we value meaningful dialogue and believe that we are stronger when we can pause, listen, and reflect—even when it challenges us to reconsider our approach.
We hope that this portal will be an ever-evolving place that will continue to grow, develop, and ensure that we listen to one another in a spirit of civility and common cause.
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