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August 31, 2016 The Skanner Page 9 News By Stacy M. Brown NNPA News Wire Contributor S ponsorships and do- nations have been pouring into the new Smithsonian’s National Museum of Af- rican American History and Culture (NMAAHC), which is set to open on Sept. 24 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Most recently, the pop- ular 1990s R&B group En Vogue donated their per- formance-worn dresses to the museum. “Our dresses from the ‘Never Gonna Get It/ My Lovin’ video and the “ museum director Lonnie G. Bunch III said Jordan’s contribution will enable museum “visitors to ex- plore how sports were used to break barriers as a way to gain full par- ticipation in American society.” The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national muse- um devoted exclusively to the documentation of African-American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of ef orts to promote and highlight the con- American history and culture; and it serves as a place of collabora- tion that reaches beyond Washington, D.C., to en- gage new audiences and to collaborate with the myriad of museums and educational institutions that have explored and preserved this important history well before this museum was created. Earlier this year, The Hartford, a popular i - nancial services compa- ny, announced its found- ing sponsorship of the museum. The company made a $1 million contribution over i ve years to sup- [Michael] Jordan’s contribution will enable museum ‘visitors to explore how sports were used to break barriers as a way to gain full participation in American society.’ ‘Giving Him Something He Can Feel’ video will be debuting in the Smithso- nian African American History museum on Sep- tember 24,” group mem- ber Terry Ellis said. “So, we’re really super excit- ed about that.” NBA Icon Michael Jor- dan also announced this month that he was pro- viding a $5 million git to the museum along with his game-worn 1996 NBA Finals jersey. The museum will re- portedly place the fa- mous jersey in a wing called “Michael Jordan Hall,” that will feature stories of 17 historic ath- letes. In a news release, Jor- dan noted athletes like Jesse Owens whose “tal- ent, commitment and perseverance broke ra- cial barriers and laid the groundwork for the successful careers of so many African Ameri- cans in athletics and be- yond.” Also, in a statement, tributions of African Americans, according to the museum’s website. To date, the museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts. Nearly 100,000 individ- uals have become char- ter members of the muse- um and, when it opens, it will be the 19th and new- est museum of the Smith- sonian Institution. Museum oi cials not- ed the four pillars upon which the NMAAHC stands: It provides an oppor- tunity for those who are interested in African American culture to ex- plore and revel in this history through interac- tive exhibitions; It helps all Americans see how their stories, their histo- ries, and their cultures are shaped and informed by global inl uences; It explores what it means to be an American and share how American val- ues like resiliency, opti- mism, and spirituality are rel ected in African port the design and con- struction of the building. “The Hartford has been a part of American his- tory for more than 200 years, growing, thriving and changing along with our nation,” said Susan Johnson, head of diver- sity and inclusion at The Hartford. “We are proud to be a founding sponsor of the National Museum of African American His- tory and Culture and celebrate the important contributions of African Americans to the Ameri- can Dream.” On Feb. 22, 2012, the Smithsonian broke ground on the NMAAHC at a i ve-acre site on Constitution Avenue between 14th and 15th streets in Northwest Washington, D.C. The 400,000-square- foot building has i ve levels above ground and four below. It will have exhibition galleries, an education center, a theater, café and Placing an Ad in The Skanner is as easy as NEWS COMMUNITY OPINION store as well as staf oi c- es. Pinnacle donors — those who have con- tributed $20 million or more — include the Lilly Endowment Inc., Robert Frederick Smith, and the Oprah Winfrey Charita- ble Foundation. Capstone donors — those who have contrib- uted at least $10 million — include the Atlantic Philanthropies, Bill & Melinda Gates Founda- tion, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Rhimes Family Founda- tion and David M. Ruben- stein. Cornerstone donors – those who have contrib- uted at least $5 million – include 3M, American Express, The Boeing Company, Ford Founda- tion, GE, Robert L. John- son, Kaiser Permanente, The Rockefeller Foun- dation, Target, Unit- ed Health Group, and Walmart. Keystone Donors — those who have contrib- uted at least $2 million – include 21st Century Fox and News Corp, Bank of America, The Walt Dis- ney Company, W.K. Kel- logg Foundation, Kovler Foundation, Medtronic Foundation, The Moore Charitable Foundation/ Louis Moore Bacon, Stavros Niarchos Foun- dation, Northrop Grum- man, Prudential, Smith- sonian Channel, Earl W. and Amanda Staf ord, Patty Stonesifer and Michael Kinsley, Time Warner Foundation, Toyota, United Technol- ogies Corporation, Wal- ton Family Foundation, Anthony and Beatrice Welters and the Vincent Wilkinson Foundation. Read the rest of this story at TheSkanner.com We honor the many accomplishments of African Americans. It is our primary goal as a labor union to better the lives of all people working in the building trades through advocacy, civil demonstration, and the long-held belief that workers deserve a “family wage” - fair pay for an honest day’s work. A family wage, and the benefi ts that go with it, not only strengthens families, but also allows our communities to become stronger, more cohesive, and more responsive to their citizens’ needs. Pacifi c Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters ENTERTAINMENT ADS SOCIAL MEDIA FOUNDATION E-PRINT WEB SPECIALS CONTACT MEDIA KIT 1 Go to www.TheSkanner.com 2 Select “Place Classified Ads and Announcements” MUSEUMSPONSORS Bank of America, Kaiser Permanente, Prudential Financial Inc., Target and Toyota have each provided $2 million in sponsorships to support the grand opening and inaugural events of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Our family wage agenda refl ects our commitment to people working in the building trades, and to workers everywhere. In this small way, we are doing our part to help people achieve the American Dream. This dream that workers can hold dear regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, creed, or religious beliefs. 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