Smithsonian secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III has affirmed in a memo to staff that the institution will “remain steadfast in our mission to bring history, science, education, research and the arts to all Americans”

A turf battle may loom on the National Mall, but secretary Lonnie Bunch hopes to limit the hurdles for institutions devoted to Latino culture and women’s history

Goal of online portal is to spur dialogue about racism and its “corrosive impact”

The Washington institution also announces joint effort with London communities to train young adults

As his new book is released, the new secretary of the Smithsonian Institution talks of extending its reach beyond Washington