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To Learn More About Race in America: Podcasts, Museums, Articles
There are many ways to learn more about race in America. Click the various tabs to explore what is available.
Other ways to learn
During this unprecedented time, many museums are closed or have limited hours. Links to their websites are provided so you can check their schedule. While their doors may be closed, many of these institutions have made available online content for you to explore.
Another medium available to learn more about race in America are podcasts. Podcasts from some reputable organizations are listed below.
Articles from various trusted publications provide insight to what the current issues are on race.
Local Museums (New York Area)
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African American Historical Society of Rockland CountyDigital Exhibit
National Museums
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Chinese American Museum in Washington, D.C.This is a new museum slated to open in phases in 2021.
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Becoming AmericanThe "Becoming American" museum project was conceived by a group of individuals interested in documenting and preserving the migration history of Punjabis and Southeast Asians to the United States, the Yuba-Sutter area in particular. The museum is located in Luba City, California.
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National Museum of the American LatinoThe approval for creation of this museum was passed by the Senate after passing the House. Learn about the plans to bring this museum to fruition.
Podcasts
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Listen to ‘1619,’ a Podcast From The New York TimesA New York Times audio series on how slavery has transformed America, connecting past and present through the oldest form of storytelling.
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Code Switch: NPRA multi-racial, multi-generational team of journalists fascinated by the overlapping themes of race, ethnicity and culture, how they play out in our lives and communities, and how all of this is shifting.
Articles
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NPR Article on what bystanders who witness hate crimes can doWith the rash of hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans, bystanders who care can do more without putting their own safety at risk.