For the first time in the Smithsonian Institution's 173-year history, an African American has been tapped to head the world's largest museum and research complex.
As the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian, Bunch will oversee the day-to-day management of 19 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo and numerous education and research centers for the world-renowned museum. He will also be in charge of an annual budget of $1.5 billion, a staff of 6,800 and a collection of over 150 million objects.
Bunch is taking over the role as secretary from David Skorton, a board-certified cardiologist, who announced his departure in December to become president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Bunch is best known for his role in directing the African American history museum beginning in its early days in 2005. During the 11 years prior to its opening, he was able to secure critical federal funding of $270 million and private donations of $317 million to ensure its future.
RVAMaverick Would put a like on this. But I’m a little frustrated that it took them that long to diversify their staffing.
Sounds like he's well equipped for the important job. I wonder what kind of influence he will have through his efforts.
I guess that’s news, I would assume the man is highly qualified and wants the position, why is everything race based?
They all corrupted, they been hiding evidence of pre existing civilizations far more advanced than us for years same as proof of the nephilims and many more.
Big Deal he's BLK.
baseball31 Finally
Yay for diversity. 🙂
Yeah! Because the So. Called African Americans. Built this country anyway.
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