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1789 - George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall in NYC.

1939 - FDR becomes 1st US President to appear on TV when NBC-RCA television broadcasts the opening of 1939 New York World’s Fair. 

1997 - 42 million watch Ellen DeGeneres publicly declare she is gay.

2004 - “Mean Girls” starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel Mcadams is released.

CCAS to offer career development course next fall.
GW Hatchet.

Is Yoko Ono the Most Radical Artist of the Trump Era?
The New York Times.

Édouard Glissant’s Museum-as-Archipelago.
Hyperallergic.

Image credit: Nia Grimes

Nia Grimes is an interdisciplinary scholar and museum professional whose work resides at the critical intersection of memory, power, and institutional evidence. Currently pursuing her M.A. in Museums, History & Culture at George Washington University, Nia’s academic journey is driven by a profound interest in how historical institutions shape public memory, policy, and legal recognition. Her research specifically investigates "archival silence"—the institutional gaps where history is omitted—and the politics of proof, particularly concerning the historical narratives of Indigenous and African American communities in the United States.

Nia’s passion for understanding the architecture of public memory began during her undergraduate years at the College of William and Mary, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Anthropology. Her substantial engagement with government and history grounded her interest in how institutions determine what counts as evidence and how these determinations ultimately influence public understanding. This scholarly focus is not merely theoretical; Nia is a firm believer in museums as civic institutions—dynamic spaces where historical interpretation, community engagement, and policy frameworks intersect.

Professionally, Nia bridges the gap between scholarship and practice through hands-on experience in internships and academic research. She is dedicated to advancing inclusive historical interpretations that contribute to cultural and policy frameworks that better reflect the true complexity of the American experience. Looking ahead, Nia plans to pursue both a Ph.D. and a J.D. to further examine archival silences, racialized proof, and legal recognition within U.S. public policy. Whether she is uncovering silences in the archives or analyzing the legal weight of historical evidence, Nia is committed to a future in the field that fosters a more representative and just cultural landscape.

2026 Thacher and MA/BA Fellow Presentations
GW Department of Philosophy

The 2025-26 Thacher Fellow Rose Ayar, and the inaugural MA/BA Fellow Mariam Muradyan, will be presenting their research from this past academic year.

When: Friday, May 1, 2026; 3:30 PM
Where: Duques Hall, Room 151

Learning to Transgress
GW University Writing Program

Addressing the seeming incongruence of bell hooks’ love ethic and her mandate that we “teach to transgress,” this interactive talk with Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou (they/she) will address the im/possibilities of institutional and curricular transgressions, in their work to make institutional change as founder and director of the bell hooks center at Berea College and shepherd of curricular changes as Chair of Berea’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department; and in the larger institutional and curricular work we all do, to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across our respective campuses.

When: Friday, May 8, 2026; 1:00 PM
Where: Zoom

Join via Zoom here.

Current PhD student khadijah akeem-cox was recently awarded a 2026 ACLS Graduate Internship on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future. 

Prof. Edwin Martini, a visiting professor in the department from 2004-05, was recently named the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Call for Applications: The League of Filmmakers are currently inviting applications for their Industry Writing & Journalism Internship. Click here to learn more // Deadline: rolling.

Call for Attendees: The 2026 DC History Conference is now open for attendance registration! Click here to learn more // Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026.

Call for Applications: The George and May Shiers Memorial Fund Fellowship is currently accepting applications. Click here to learn more // Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Call for Applications: The Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies is currently hiring a part-time summer intern. Click here to learn more // Deadline: rolling.

Call for Applications: League of Filmmakers is currently inviting applications for the Industry Writing & Journalism Internship. Click here to learn more // Deadline: rolling.

Call for Applications: The Museum at Eldridge Street is seeking a Freelance Festival Coordinator for their upcoming street festival. Click here to learn more // Deadline: rolling.

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