Since the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on the National Mall in Washington this past September, it's been one of DC’s hottest tickets. Many predict the Smithsonian museum will remain one of Washington’s most popular attractions for the foreseeable future.
Here in Baltimore, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture has been telling the story of Black Marylanders for nearly 12 years. And just one month before the new museum in Washington opened its doors, the Lewis Museum appointed a new Executive Director, whose affiliation with the Lewis dates back to its founding in 2005. Wanda Draper joins Tom to talk about what’s ahead for the Reginald F Lewis Museum. Plus, we’ll speak with Willis "Bing" Davis, the curator of a powerful new exhibit, "Kin Killin' Kin" (see the slide show above for a small sampling of artist James Pate's work) that explores the epidemic of violence in communities of color.
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