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The Afro-American, October 1, 2016 - October 7, 2016
Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall Sept. 24 for the Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum holds the history of Black people in this country from when they were carried in bondage on slave ships until present day. Along with President Obama and the First Lady, former President Bush and Laura Bush as well as former President Clinton attended the ceremony.
Lonnie Bunch, museum director
Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)
President Obama
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
Stevie Wonder The Freedom Bell from First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Va.
Donald and Davidiera Hill, members of the historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Va. Local students from D.C., Maryland and Virginia sing the National Anthem
Duke Ellington School of the Arts choir
Howard University Band
Victoria Garrett, Arianne Evans, Tanita Wiley, Anjelica Webster and Rikayyah Wilson
Jane Turner and Jeanne Fashina
Kim Farwell, DeYana Blacksher, Deborah Lowe and Anita all from Fantasy Tours
Shelia Jones, Robert Porter, Sheila Haylock, Symai Jones, Morgan Jones, Natale Jones, Prince Stanton and Mary Walton Photos by Rob Roberts
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