Quick Info
| Profession | Historian, educator, museum director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/11/1952 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Latest News about Lonnie Bunch
08/09/2026
Lonnie Bunch announced that he will step down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of 2026 after seven years in the role. The decision ends a long tenure that began in 2019, when he became the first African American and first historian to lead the institution.
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Bio/Wiki
| full_name | Lonnie Griffith Bunch III |
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| known_for | Founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture; 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution |
| summary | American historian and museum leader who has held senior roles at the Smithsonian Institution and led the creation of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. |
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Personal Life
| raised_in | Belleville, New Jersey |
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| notable_roles | First African American and first historian to lead the Smithsonian Institution |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1952. | |
| 2. Raised in New Jersey. | |
| 3. Began his Smithsonian career in 1978. | |
| 4. Served as founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture from 2005 to 2019. |