Smithsonian’s African American History Museum launches 'Talking About Race' portal

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has launched a new digital initiative about racism and equity. Photo: AFP

As mass demonstrations against racial violence continue across the US, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has introduced a digital initiative exploring racism and racial identity in American society.

The "Talking About Race" portal was originally set to launch in fall, although "a rash of racially charged incidents" has prompted the Washington, DC museum to move up the release date of the digital initiative.