Friday, July 3, 2026

Dorothy Zhou and Thanvi Voruganti are interviewed for Smithsonian Showcases.

Dorothy Zhou and Thanvi Voruganti are interviewed at the Smithsonian Showcase for their Senior Website Documentary, "Judith Heumann: Trailblazer of the Disability Rights Revolution."  Dorothy and Thanvi did a great job with the interview and their documentary. They are passionate about the subject and it shows!

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National History Day · Original audio
We had the chance to talk with Thanvi and Dorothy from Arizona, whose documentary about Judith Heumann was featured at the NHD Documentary Showcase at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Learn more about Thanvi and Dorothy’s documentary, and what it’s like participating in an NHD student showcase!
Each week we’ll showcase student interviews from the 2026 NHD National Contest, highlighting student projects and opportunities- so stay tuned!