February is Black History Monthin the United States and 2026 marks100years since the U.S.first recognized the contributions of African Americans.

This year is also the 10thanniversary of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.

CGTN’s Walter Morris sat down with the museum’s first ambassador.

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