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Association of African American Museums Announces $477,205 Grant Awards in Partnership with the National Park Service through AAAM x AACRN Grant Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) is delighted to announce the allocation of $477,205 in grant funds through the AAAM x AACRN Grant Program. This initiative, made possible through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN), aims to support projects that contribute to the preservation and celebration of African American history and culture.
After a rigorous and competitive application process, AAAM has selected 20 projects from organizations across the nation that are affiliated with the African American Civil Rights Network. These projects exemplify a commitment to advancing the narrative of African American contributions to civil rights and social justice movements.
“We are excited to support these impactful initiatives that amplify the voices and experiences of African Americans in the fight for equality,” said Dr. Vedet Coleman-Robinson, President & CEO of the Association of African American Museums. “Through this grant program, we aim to empower organizations to continue their vital work in preserving and sharing the rich history of the African American community.”
“The partnership between the National Park Service and the Association of African American Museums is crucial in ensuring that funding reaches organizations equipped with the expertise and dedication to preserve and promote African American cultural heritage, especially in relation to Civil Rights history. AAAM’s role as the leading organization supporting African American cultural institutions uniquely positions them to identify and support projects that authentically represent the diverse tapestry of African American history and culture. Together, we are dedicated to advancing the preservation and celebration of African American heritage for generations to come.” – Dr. Turkiya Lowe, National Park Service Principal Historian/Deputy Federal Preservation Officer
The awardees of the AAAM x AACRN Grant Program are:
Name | State |
AARCH Society | Maryland |
All-Star Lanes for Center for Creative Partnerships | South Carolina |
Brookland Center for Community Economic Change (dba Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center) | South Carolina |
Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition | New York |
Historic Russellville Inc dba SEEK Museum | Kentucky |
Ivy Creek Foundation | Virginia |
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center | Florida |
Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture | Maryland |
Muddy Waters MOJO Museum | Illinois |
Museum of Undertold Texas History | Texas |
National Museum of African American Music | Tennessee |
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice | North Carolina |
Perry County Commission | Alabama |
Puerto Rican Organization for the Performing Arts (PROPA) | Florida |
San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art | California |
St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, Inc. / Hayti Heritage Center | North Carolina |
Tabernacle Baptist Church | Georgia |
The Ballard House Project, Inc. | Alabama |
The National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at Alabama State University | Alabama |
Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association, Inc | Georgia |
For more information about the AAAM x AACRN Grant Program and the Association of African American Museums, please visit https://blackmuseums.org/AAAM-grants
Contact:
info@blackmuseums.org
About Association of African American Museums (AAAM)
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) is a non-profit organization established to support African American museums and cultural institutions in their efforts to preserve, interpret, and promote the art, history, and culture of African Americans and the African diaspora. AAAM serves as an advocate for the interests of African American museums and provides professional development opportunities for museum professionals.
About African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN)
The African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN) is a program of the National Park Service that recognizes and highlights the important contributions of the African American community to the civil rights movement in the United States. The AACRN works to preserve and interpret sites and stories associated with the struggle for civil rights, promoting education and awareness of this pivotal era in American history.