A quest to humanize slavery
The National Museum of African American History and Culture has a collection of significant slavery artifacts. But its director, Lonnie G. Bunch III, is still in search of clothing once worn by a black slave.
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Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, displays some recently curated artifacts. Among the items: Harriet Tubman's shawl, her eating utensils, photos from her funeral, a hymn book and a wanted poster for runaway slaves.
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