Who is honored as the first African American with an individual memorial on the National Mall in Washington DC.
Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the 'drum major' quote controversy?
King's memorial is the first to honor an African American individual on the National Mall. The space is a place to contemplate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy: a non-violent philosophy striving for freedom, justice, and equality. Upon opening in 2011, the memorial immediately faced controversy due to a paraphrased quote inscribed on the Stone of Hope: “I was a drum major for justice, peace, and righteousness.” The inscription sparked controversy when author and poet Maya Angelou said it made King “look like an arrogant twit.”
What museum has the most African artifacts?
The British Museum in London has the world's largest permanent collection of African art and culture, with over 200,000 objects. The collection includes both contemporary and archaeological objects.
The shape of this museum is inspired by the three-tiered crowns used in Yoruban art from West Africa. What museum is it?
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is wrapped in 3,600 bronze-finish decorative panels which form a corona inspired by the three-tiered crowns used in Yoruban art from West Africa.
What President signed legislation establishing a national museum dedicated to African American history and culture?
President George W. Bush signed H. R. 3491, the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Act, in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003. The act authorized the creation of a Smithsonian Institution museum dedicated to the legacy of African Americans in America.
What is the most expensive painting by an African American artist?
Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting, named Untitled from 1982, sold for $110,487,500 (including fees). It's described as a masterwork that's raw, uncensored, and fiercely magnificent,
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