A Fool's Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump

In "A Fool's Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump," Lonnie G. Bunch III, the founding director, provides a riveting inside look at the formidable journey of establishing a national museum dedicated to African American history and culture. Published on September 24, 2019, this memoir not only chronicles the physical and bureaucratic hurdles of site selection, architectural design, and the amassing of a historic collection but also delves into Bunch's personal trials, weaving humor and frustration into a narrative that is both enlightening and uplifting. Bunch's relentless drive to forge an institution that encapsulates the African American saga as an integral part of American identity offers invaluable lessons on leadership and perseverance. Ideal for adult education readers, this book serves as a crucial resource in understanding racial justice and the nuances of creating a space that honors the profound narrative of an entire community. It challenges us to consider: How do we honor our collective past, and who gets to decide which stories are told?