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Black History Month 2024: Art as a Platform for Social Justice

Smithsonian's NMAAHC PROJECT
Black History Month 2024: Art as a Platform for Social Justice by Smithsonian's NMAAHC

credits

Title
  • Black History Month 2024: Art as a Platform for Social Justice
Entrant
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC

About This Project

Summary

Our integrated communications campaign used museum exhibitions to highlight the intersection of art and activism and how African American artists have used Art as a Platform for Social Justice. Departing from previous campaigns, we used a phased approach and proactively released content from November 2023 to January 2024. In February 2024, the phased approach continued, with thematic content published weekly, including footage of live activations at the museum and educational resources.

Goals & Objectives

1. Develop accessible ways to educate new audiences on the intersection of art and activism 2.Reach out to audiences across platforms about our Black History Month offerings and initiatives 3.Celebrate the courage, creativity, and passion of African American artists as catalysts for social change.

Results & Impact

Our Google ranking increased to #5-listed above ASALH and History.com for the first time New collaborators, such as General Hospital, shared our content Pitching our press release led to over 680 media mentions (2.9 MM potential reach) Social media reached over 1.8 MM Marketing reached over 19.2MM.

the team

Cynetra McMillian
  • Director, Office of Public Affairs
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Andrea James
  • Web Content Manager
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Andre Thompson
  • Sr. Web Content Specialist
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Jeannine Hunter
  • Web Content Editor
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Aaron Fountain
  • Web Content Editor
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Michael Duncan
  • Brand and Creative Services Manager
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Robert Stewart
  • Photographer
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Thomas Mobley
  • Videographer
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Taylor Washington
  • Graphic Artist
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Kalyn Hall
  • Marketing and Social Media Manager
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Gina Williams
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Ksenia Grishkova Orol
  • Digital Content Producer
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Candice Slade
  • Social Media Community Specialist
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Sarah Henzlik
  • Public Affairs Specialist
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC
Melissa Wood
  • Media Manager
  • Smithsonian's NMAAHC