The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Speaks to the Heart of Humanity
On the National Mall of Washington, D.C. sits a
miracle, National Museum of African American
History and Culture inaugurated on September
24, 2016. It has been a century in the making. It
all began in 1915, when African American Veterans formed a committee to build a memorial to showcase African American achievements. Their project was vetoed by Congress, private funding failed, but the dream didn’t die. Successive generations took on the fight only to see their dream denied. Perseverance pays! In 2003, President Bush signed the bill to create the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The design competition began. It was stated that the winning design, must “reflect, optimism, spirituality and joy, but also acknowledge and incorporate ‘the dark corners’ of the African-American experience.” Freelon, Adjaye, Bond/Smith Group were the winners.
I just want to talk about David Adjaye, the lead architecture for a moment. His design was heavenly. He captured the African American experience. Although, it is a museum dedicate to the achievements of the African American people, I think it speak to the heart of humanity. You must visit the museum.
Sir David Adjaye, the genius behind the National Museum of African American History and Culture.