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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.