Chicago's NPR News Source
Field Museum wants to showcase a more nuanced representation of Africa

Foreman Bandama in the Field Museum’s Grainger Science Hub talking with visitors on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Katharine Uhrich

Field Museum wants to showcase a more nuanced representation of Africa

The Field Museum’s Africa hall hasn’t seen major updates since it opened to the public in 1993. A new assistant curator wants to change that.

Reset discusses his plans to reimagine the exhibit.

GUEST: Foreman Bandama, assistant curator of African anthropology at the the Field Museum

More From This Show
Chicago braces for surge of migrants ahead of DNC, while United Center owners unveil multi-billion dollar development plans.
For all the dairy-free folks out there, here are some options for your wine-and-cheese night.