09/24/2026
Ten years ago today, the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors.
I was there on Day One.
I remember the crowds, the excitement, the endless lines—and the feeling that we were witnessing something truly historic.
I also remember volunteering inside and outside the museum, a memorable conversation with founding director Lonnie Bunch, and using my volunteer badge as an unofficial pass to go celebrity hunting. 😂
Oprah. Angela Bassett. Chris Tucker. Samuel L. Jackson. And others.
But the celebrities were just one part of an extraordinary day.
Ten years later, I’m still there.
I’ve had the privilege of volunteering at NMAAHC since it opened and, for the past several years, serving as a docent. I’ve shared its stories with hundreds of visitors and continue to learn something new every time I walk through those doors.
That’s what I love about history: there is always another story to discover, another perspective to consider, another connection to make.
As a Washington, DC tour guide, cultural historian and author, my work is rooted in that same idea.
People. Places. Perspective.
I’m honored to be affiliated with this remarkable institution and to continue sharing these stories.
Ten years later, I’m still learning. Still sharing. Still proud.
Happy 10th Anniversary, NMAAHC! ❤️
