A way forward for Black studies

The president's attack on the National Museum of African American History and Culture caught my eye.

All Newsletters Read online For subscribers May 17, 2025 Dear Reader, This week I wrote a longer, deeper piece for the Opinion section. It looks great on nytimes.com, and you can click below to read it. Thanks, John Jared Soares for The New York Times The Future of Black History → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for John McWhorter from The New York Times. To stop receiving John McWhorter, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Explore more subscriber-only newsletters.Get The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018