How America Tells Its Story: A Conversation with Lonnie Bunch

How America Tells Its Story: A Conversation with Lonnie Bunch

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the nation finds itself grappling with fundamental questions about its identity, history, and future. How do we tell the story of America and its ideals and contradictions? What does it mean to reckon with the past while charting a path forward? Join Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, in conversation with Julieanna Richardson, as he reflects on American history, national memory, and what this milestone reveals about who we are and where we're headed. -------------------------------------- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs empowers more people to help shape our global future. This program is designed to inspire insightful, active, and civil discussions among live stream viewers. Before submitting your question via https://ccga.live/, please review our terms of use: https://globalaffairs.org/events/guidelines-qa View all videos and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@globalaffairsorg Support the Council: https://globalaffairs.org/support-council Get email updates: https://globalaffairs.org/newsletter-sign Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoCouncil Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalAffairs.org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalaffairscouncil/