
A Fool's Errand
Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump
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JD Jackson
In its first four months of operation, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture surpassed one million visits and quickly became a cherished, vital monument to the African American experience. And yet this accomplishment was never assured. In A Fool's Errand, founding director Lonnie Bunch tells his story of bringing his clear vision and leadership to realize this shared dream of many generations of Americans.
Outlining the challenges of site choice, architect selection, building design, and the compilation of an unparalleled collection of African American artifacts, Bunch also delves into his personal struggles - especially the stress of a high-profile undertaking - and the triumph of establishing such an institution without mentors or guidebooks to light the way. His memoir underscores his determination to create a museum that treats the Black experience as an essential component of every American's identity.
This inside account of how Bunch planned, managed, and executed the museum's mission informs and inspires not only listeners working in museums, cultural institutions, and activist groups, but also those in the nonprofit and business worlds who wish to understand how to succeed - and do it spectacularly - in the face of major political, structural, and financial challenges.
©2019 Lonnie G. Bunch III and Smithsonian Institution (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded BooksListeners also enjoyed...




















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Excellent on Every Level
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A must read
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As a builder of a much, much smaller (at present) institution Kamit Preparatory Institute, I am more than inspired!!
Through this account, I know that my staff and I will earn the Gifts outlined in the epilogue.
Thanks, Mr. Bunch, and thanks to your, and our, ancient and modern ancestors who guided you in this journey. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Rich storytelling of very interesting highlights
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Enhanced Visit
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I will be recommending this saga of the birthing of the NMAAHC.
Outstanding and moving A journey to be remembered!
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Fascinating
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Excellently read, important history!
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Great memoir about building a museum from scratch -- sweating the details and shining a light on important history.
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