What We Need to Know with Sybil Wilkes: TSA Changes, Smithsonian News, and Supreme Court Decisions

Sybil Wilkes is back with What We Need To Know, cutting through the noise to bring us the stories that shape our lives, our votes, and our future. Today’s “What We Need to Know” segment covers leadership change at the Smithsonian, a key redistricting fight in Missouri, new access at airport gates, a history-making Miss America win, and the ongoing search for a missing young Black man. Here is your rundown.

Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III Steps Down From the Smithsonian

Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III announced he will retire as head of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of this year. His departure follows mounting pressure from Republican federal officials over museum exhibits addressing race and American history. Dr. Bunch is the visionary who spearheaded the creation of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a landmark that preserves our stories for generations. His leadership gave our history a permanent home on the National Mall, and his legacy will stand long after his final day. We thank him for his service.

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