<p>Hair comes in all kinds of textures and colors and can be styled in many ways to look different. Use this collection to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of all hair types and styles, discuss the different ways to care for it and embrace what makes your hair wonderful. <br><br><br><br><br><br>Keywords: early childhood, African American, Black history, Black culture, history, culture, African, American, Black History Month, hair, hair care, head covering, hat, braids, afro, natural hair, Black hair, NMAAHC<br><br><br> </p>

<p>Wakanda Learning Lab is this? </p> <p>This Learning Lab explores the importance of representation in popular media. How are people portrayed? Why are they portrayed? What does this say about a people in a society and the society itself? How do these messages affect and inform us about others and ourselves?</p> <p>First, how are African Americans represented in popular media. Second, how African, the African Diaspora, and African American culture are represented in Black Panther (both as a comic book character and as part of the modern Marvel cinematic universe) and through other superhero lore. </p> <p>The National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates the museum's acquirement of the movie costume of the iconic and groundbreaking Marvel comic book character <em>Black Panther</em>. The character of Black Panther (King T'Challa of Wakanda), and his iconic suit, debuted in the Marvel cinematic universe in the 2015 film <em>Captain America: Civil War</em>, and featured in his self-titled movie <em>Black Panther </em>in 2018. Since the debut of Black Panther (King T'Challa of Wakanda) in the <em>Fantastic Four</em> #52 in July 1966, <em>Black Panther</em> has been a trailblazer for the black superheroes that have followed him in print and on screen. </p> <p>Students can explore this Learning Lab independently. Learning exercises and worksheets have been provided to help enhance the exploration of the content. </p> <p>Keyword: nmaahc, African, American, Black, Panther, Marvel, T'Challa, Wakanda, suit, comic, superhero, super, hero, civil war, Falcon, Bumblebee, Vixen, Storm, Nick Fury, Luke Cage, DC, universe, Green Lantern, <em>Misty</em></p>

<p>Welcome to <em>Learning Together</em>! </p> <p><em>Learning Together</em> is a virtual program series that invites children to learn together with museum educators and special guests about a range of topics from identity, culture, and activism to STEM, art, and history. <em>Learning Together</em> is designed to make learning about new topics inviting and exciting for both children and adults. The programs make space for wonder with dedicated time for children to ask questions and to think critically and creatively through activities like art projects, writing, music, and movement.</p> <p><br>In this collection: <br></p> <ul><li>List of supplies for program activities. </li></ul> <ul><li>Related book lists and resources. </li><li>Activity and art project instructions. </li></ul> <p>To take a closer look at featured objects, visit our <a href="https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/learning-together-museum-objects/8zvRyTtXAdY9xSep">Learning Together Museum Objects collection</a>. </p> <p>To watch program videos, visit the <a href="https://video.ibm.com/channel/zCPF4U3hFPc">NMAAHC UStream page</a>. </p>