Symposium on Ethnic Museums at the Smithsonian April 25

From the Newsdesk of the Smithsonian Museum:

(Re)Presenting America: The Evolution of Culturally Specific Museums” will address a debate that was reignited in May 2011 when a federal commission recommended establishing a Smithsonian museum dedicated to American Latinos. Critics of “ethnic” museums argue that museums dedicated to the experiences or cultures of specific communities are divisive, while supporters insist that such museums enrich the national narrative and offer more depth and perspective into what it means to be an American.

The event will be held from 9:30 - 5:30 at the National Museum of the American Indian.  There will also be a live webcast for those of us who can't be in D.C.