The Smithsonian secretly created a rule to deaccession 42 Benin Bronzes—worth up to $300 million—to transfer them to heirs of Benin Kingdom slave traders in Nigeria. This violates U.S. law regulating the Smithsonian and it violates the 1st Amendment rights of all Americans protected by Administrative Procedure Act public hearing requirement. ⚖️ A lawsuit challenged … Continue reading "🚨 Where Are the $300M Smithsonian Benin Bronzes?! 🚨"
