Historically Speaking: What a Dream Can Do: Building a Collection, Preserving a Legacy

Join the editors of What a Dream Can Do—Deputy Director, Michelle D. Commander, Assistant Director for Collections, Michèle Gates Moresi, and Senior Editor for Publications, Douglas Remley—for a lively discussion moderated by Michel Martin, host of NPR’s Morning Edition.

Celebrating the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s 10th anniversary, the conversation will explore stories behind select objects that illuminate centuries of African American creativity, resistance, determination, and joy.

Signed books will be available for purchase courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises.
 
Tickets will be available starting September 24, 2026

To support full participation, we welcome attendees to share any accessibility or accommodation needs. Assistive listening devices are available upon request for all public programs. Please email your request to NMAAHCPubPgms@si.edu as early as possible. While we will attempt to honor all requests, we kindly ask for at least two weeks’ notice to ensure adequate preparation.