Smithsonian leaders discover Buffalo’s African-American history – WKBW 7 News Buffalo

A man in a suit and a woman with a shawl stand in front of a small audience seated in a church, as mockups of buildings are displayed on easels in the background. The event, covered by WKBW 7 News, highlights Buffalo’s African-American history.

BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Buffalo’s Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor getting the attention of some members of the Smithsonian Institution. 

The Washington, D.C. guests are with the future Smithsonian American Women’s History museum.  

“We’re so excited to be in Buffalo because I will just have to say Buffalo’s history is national history,” declared Lisa Sasaki, interim director, Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. 

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 Lisa Sasaki, interim director,…