Lonnie Bunch III
Lonnie Bunch III is the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the current secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He has a distinguished career in museum leadership and education, focusing on the importance of historical narratives and cultural understanding. Bunch has been instrumental in promoting inclusivity and diversity within the Smithsonian's offerings and has publicly committed to maintaining scholarly excellence and factual presentation of history, especially in light of recent directives from the Trump administration regarding museum content.
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Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie Bunch III stated that the Trump administration did not direct the 'America 250' museum exhibit.
ICE supporters arrive at New Jersey facility
United States· 2026-05-30
In a letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, White House officials said materials the institution handed over in September 'fell far short of what was requested.'
Smithsonian takes down details about Trump’s impeachments from presidential portrait exhibitionUnited States· 2026-01-11
In a Thursday letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, White House officials said funds are available only for use in a manner consistent with President Donald Trump’s executive order.
White House pushes Smithsonian to comply with review to receive federal fundingUnited States· 2025-12-21
Lonnie Bunch III is the secretary of the Smithsonian, involved in the discussion about presenting America's heritage.
‘Scourged Back’ exposed the horror of slavery. Now it’s embroiled in America’s censorship debateUnited States· 2025-09-19
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III attended the lunch meeting with President Trump.
Trump met with Smithsonian Institution secretary at the White HouseUnited States· 2025-08-29
The letter was sent to Smithsonian Institution secretary Lonnie Bunch III regarding the review of the Smithsonian.
Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says they focus too much on ‘how bad slavery was’United States· 2025-08-19
Lonnie Bunch III is the secretary of the Smithsonian who received a letter from the White House.
Donald Trump’s cultural revolution comes to Washington – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-14
Lonnie Bunch III has been leading the Smithsonian since 2019 and is the first historian and first African American to hold this position.
V Smithsonianu preiskava o usklajenosti s Trumpovo »ameriško izjemnostjo«
Slovenia· 2025-08-13
Lonnie Bunch III is the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
White House orders review of Smithsonian museums to ensure alignment with Trump directiveUnited States· 2025-08-12
