Lonnie Bunch Steps Down After 40 Years | Portland Maine News

Lonnie Bunch, the groundbreaking first African American and historian to lead the Smithsonian, announced his retirement after nearly four decades of transformative service — a career defined by championing America’s complex history, most notably spearheading the National Museum of African American History and Culture from its inception to its 2016 opening. Though he leaves without a successor or exact departure date set, Bunch’s legacy as a visionary steward of the institution ensures his impact will echo for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4993bcaea48932e8