Smithsonian

The self-proclaimed "hip-hop feminist" was one of the academic advisors chosen to work on the collection. The selection team also included music industry legends like Quest Love, LL Cool J and Chuck D.

In the second week of the federal shutdown, consumers might notice fallout in unexpected places, from poop in national parks to closed museums.

"There's no getting around it," says Linda St. Thomas, chief spokeswoman for the Smithsonian. About two-thirds of the institution's staff are federal employees and will be furloughed effective Jan. 2.