Smithsonian museum wants Trayvon Martin's hoodie
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The Smithsonian's African American Museum of History and Culture is interested in acquiring the hoodie slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin wore on the night of his death, the Washington Post reports. But why place the most painful reminder of the tragedy on display? "Because it's such a symbol, it would allow you to talk about race in the age of Obama," says Museum Director Lonnie Bunch tells the Post. The black hooded sweatshirt became statement attire for Trayvon Martin supporters as it was speculated he was profiled based on appearance alone.
Currently under construction on 5 acres adjacent to the Washington monument, the museum will open its doors in 2015. Visitors will view artifacts from the Civil Rights era, the handcuffs from the arrest of professor Henry L. Gates and a theater named in honor of media tycoon Oprah Winfrey, its largest benefactor. Oprah has donated 13 million dollars to the museum to date.
Erstwhile on the national mall, police have a possible suspect in custody for the vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial. The same green paint that was splattered at the feet of Lincoln was splattered over parts of the children's area at the Washington National Cathedral an at the Smithsonian. Police in charged a 58-year-old woman Jiamei Tianh with defacing property at Washington National Cathedral with green paint and have questioning her to determine if there is a possible link to the other two locations.
The Smithsonian's African American Museum of History and Culture is interested in acquiring the hoodie slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin wore on the night of his death, the Washington Post reports. But why place the most painful reminder of the tragedy on display? "Because it's such a symbol, it would allow you to talk about race in the age of Obama," says Museum Director Lonnie Bunch tells the Post. The black hooded sweatshirt became statement attire for Trayvon Martin supporters as it was speculated he was profiled based on appearance alone.
Currently under construction on 5 acres adjacent to the Washington monument, the museum will open its doors in 2015. Visitors will view artifacts from the Civil Rights era, the handcuffs from the arrest of professor Henry L. Gates and a theater named in honor of media tycoon Oprah Winfrey, its largest benefactor. Oprah has donated 13 million dollars to the museum to date.
Erstwhile on the national mall, police have a possible suspect in custody for the vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial. The same green paint that was splattered at the feet of Lincoln was splattered over parts of the children's area at the Washington National Cathedral an at the Smithsonian. Police in charged a 58-year-old woman Jiamei Tianh with defacing property at Washington National Cathedral with green paint and have questioning her to determine if there is a possible link to the other two locations.
