Episode Details

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Chantel Sings speaks with Pamela Weems about her inclusion in The American Flag, a book featuring historic images from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. She shares the story behind how her photograph—originally captured for The Washington Post—became part of the museum’s permanent collection, and its connection to the movement following George Floyd’s death. Weems reflects on what it means to be part of a visual legacy that highlights the resilience and contributions of African Americans from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement to today. The conversation also explores the importance of preserving Black history for future generations and her Barnes & Noble book signing event.