American Alliance of Museums
Coverage of American Alliance of Museums in the Nexus archive.
- Smithsonian exec who said DEI 'must be at the center' of institutions is raking in eye-popping salary
Lonnie Bunch III, the Smithsonian Institution secretary, earned over $4.4 million in base salary and benefits from 2020-2024. The Smithsonian uses private trust funds for executive pay to comply with federal caps, but federal taxpayers fund 60% of the institution. Bunch has promoted DEI as central to museum excellence and is associated with the 1619 Project, which faces criticism for historical inaccuracies.
- Trump admin axes ties to dozens of progressive groups in 'direct opposition' to mission: 'Decisive action'
The Trump administration's Department of the Interior is terminating 43 partnerships with groups it claims contradict its mission, cutting over $4 million in funding for programs related to DEI, environmental justice, and support for illegal immigrants. Groups targeted include the Hispanic Access Foundation, Latino Outdoors, and Conservation International, among others, due to alleged misalignment with administration priorities.
- Trump admin axes ties to dozens of progressive groups in 'direct opposition' to mission: 'Decisive action'
The Department of the Interior under Secretary Doug Burgum is terminating 43 partnerships with groups it claims contradict the Trump administration’s priorities, cutting over $4 million in funding for programs related to DEI, environmental justice, and support for illegal immigrants. Targeted groups include the Hispanic Access Foundation, Latino Outdoors, and the American Alliance of Museums, among others.