The director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture left his post Friday. Kevin Young had led the groundbreaking Washington, D.C., institution since 2021. His resignation comes amid Trump’s campaign to completely overhaul the Smithsonian and its landmark museums and cultural institutions. Last month, Trump issued an executive order accusing the Smithsonian of promoting a “divisive, race-centered ideology.”
Head of National Museum of African American History Steps Down Amid Trump Attack on Smithsonian
HeadlineApr 07, 2025