Spent some time Thursday w/ the senior curator of this moving exhibit by artist Ayana K. Jackson at SI: National Museum of African Art (Bot). Simply wow. So much to take in. Reflection required. I am absolutely riveted by the collar & the many meanings. Go see it. si.edu/exhibitions/de…

Attended the thought-provoking & inspiring panel discussion “From Her Lens: Perspectives on Race” organized by Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. One of the panelists mentioned #ShirleyChisholm & there was a quote at my table. How appropriate that I wore my Shirley Chisholm ring by Johnny Nelson.

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Someone reminded me that today was the 52nd anniversary of my debut on Sesame Street. I was clearly blessed to fall into such a group of talented people way back then. Those were the days… #becomingmaria

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A new friend introduced me to the decade-old day after Thanksgiving initiative to place art in public places for people to find, take home, & enjoy. So much fun to share some of her art today. Kudos to artist Scott Wong for launching #FloodtheStreetswithArt

Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #220 Heather Roach Variava to be Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

The work of #Ugandan artist Sanaa Getaja is magnificent & he's a lovely person. I'm so honored to have met him & visited his studio. If in #Miami, go see the show! See this Instagram post by Afriart Gallery instagram.com/p/C0gKjbuoUD-/…

So impressed by these girls! wapo.st/3u2KAmA

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Congratulations Agather Atuhaire on your recognition as a #WomanofCourage. state.gov/2024-internati…

What an honor to be included on this list.

I ❤️ this story and the initiative of Mr. Howard so much.

Happy #PrideMonth! Proud to stand with fellow ambassadors in solidarity with the #LGBTQI+ community and in support of diversity, inclusion, equality, and authenticity. #FriendsPartnersAllies🌈🇫🇷🇨🇴🇬🇧🇺🇸🇸🇪🇦🇺🇳🇱🇷🇴🏳️‍🌈 Special Envoy: Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons

Every June, the U.S. celebrates Pride Month to commemorate the uprising at Stonewall that catalyzed a global movement for LGBTQI+ equality. We remain committed to advancing a world where all people are treated with dignity and able to live freely and safely exactly as they are.

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So I now share a name with a dinosaur... msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

Next week is the 4th annual Smithsonian National Education Summit! The planning team has been working hard behind-the-scenes to make the Summit a memorable experience for educators everywhere. Join us! Free registration available here: s.si.edu/EducationSummi… #SmithsonianEdu

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan, President Donald J. Trump’s appointee to serve as the US Ambasssdor to the African Union and Permanent Representative to ECA.

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