David J. Smith

Baltimore’s Unofficial Museum of Social Justice: American Visionary Art Museum

By: David J. Smith, February 26, 2017 I was first introduced to the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in the late 1990s. I remember in particular AVAM’s exhibit on war and peace that was shown during 2001-2002. As a museum that features “outsider” art, many of its exhibitions have centered on the themes of justice, peace, and diversity.ContinueContinue reading “Baltimore’s Unofficial Museum of Social Justice: American Visionary Art Museum”

U.S. State Department Diplomacy Center Newsletter, Winter 2017

By: David J. Smith, February 24, 2017 You might be aware that the U.S. State Department will soon open its U.S. Diplomacy Center (USDC) near the National Mall. The newsletter “Discovery the Diplomacy Center” provides news and updates on the center. To go directly to the USDC click here. The winter 2017 newsletter is below winter-2017

A Pakistani Student Reflects on His Experiences in the U.S., Building Peace in a Diverse Society, 2/24

By: David J. Smith, February 24, 2017 I was so honored this year to be working again with the Community College Initiative Program at Northern Virginia Community College. This blog was written by Naik Alam, a student in the program from Pakistan. It’s very uplifting! A good read to start off your weekend. ClickContinueContinue reading “A Pakistani Student Reflects on His Experiences in the U.S., Building Peace in a Diverse Society, 2/24”