African American Museum

African American Museum The African American Museum was founded in 1974 as a part of the Special Collections at Bishop College, a Historically Black College that closed in 1988. The Museum has…

The Museum of African American Art (M) was founded in 1975 by noted artist and art historian Dr. Samella Lewis and a group of academic, artistic, business, and community leaders. Their goal was…

The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia in Athens has appointed Shawnya L. Harris as its first Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Curator of African American and African Diasporic…

Indianapolis African-American community is rich in heritage and history. Select among these tour ideas and celebrate the achievements, past and present, of African Americans who call Indiana…

For Donnette Cooper, the question wasn’t whether she would support an African American museum in Washington, but when she would be able to. For almost three decades, the D.C. lawyer watched as…

One rich cultural heritage, three fantastic cultural nights: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is hosting its annual Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 30-31, 2014…

In 2015, Philadelphia museums will present a number of major exhibitions featuring the work of celebrated African-American artists, further adding to the city’s reputation as one of the world’s…

Our Mission The mission of the Evansville African American Museum is to continually develop a resource and cultural center to collect, preserve, and educate the public on the history and traditions…

Historical Origins The National Museum of African American History and Culture, established by law in 2003, is the culmination of decades of efforts to commemorate African American history. Although…

The African American Museum of Iowa nestled along the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids, has been carrying out its mission since 1994 and has since become one of the leading educational resources…

Along a stretch of museums and other points of interest in Minneapolis sits a beautiful Victorian mansion at 1700 3rd Ave. S. that houses the Minnesota African American Museum (MAAM). Though…

Zachary Stocks received an MA in Museology at the University of Washington and a BA in anthropology and history from the College of William & Mary with the NIAHD certificate in museum…

Through ongoing collaboration with the communities it serves, NAAM creates exhibitions that are relevant, inclusive, engaging, and entertaining. Our exhibitions explore the connections between…

On a recent Friday night in New York City, young professionals gathered to learn about and support the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Approximately 150 people…

While February is Black History Month, it’s not the only time of year you can learn about the innovations, sacrifices and accomplishments of African Americans. In fact, there’s a place right…

On Friday, June 22nd, Katrina De Wees, Education Assistant at The Studio Museum in Harlem, sat down with Benjamin Barson, Production Manager at Ginny’s Supper Club Red Rooster Harlem, to discuss…

June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African-American musical influences that comprise an important part of…

November 1, 1945 John H. Johnson published the first issue of Ebony magazine. The monthly magazine has published continuously since then with a current total circulation of more than 1.2 million…