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

Where: The Oprah Winfrey Theater. 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—and advisory team member Dwandalyn Reece, Associate Director for the Humanities, 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 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.