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EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE #AAAM2020 CONFERENCE!
The Association of African American Museums is excited to announce plans for its 42nd Annual Conference, August 5-8, 2020 in Miami, Florida.
Early-Bird Registration Rates Expire on March 15, 2020.
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Jackson State University: 50th Commemoration of the Gibbs-Green Tragedy
Jackson, MSMay 14 - May 15
Jackson State University: 50th Commemoration of the Gibbs-Green Tragedy DATE May 14, 2020 – May 15, 2020 LOCATION Jackson State University
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09Aug, 2020
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SEMC Leadership Institute: Leading for Today’s Challenges
August 9 - August 14
SEMC Leadership Institute: Leading for Today’s Challenges The Southeastern Museum Conference (SEMC) will offer a professional development program for future museum
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Dear AAAM Members and Supporters: I hope this message finds you well. I’m sure many of you have had to make the hard decision to temporarily close your museum or are grappling with the idea to close your doors to the public in light of the coronavirus. Our office stands with you as we try to find our way through COVID-19. As many of you read in yesterday’s
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