Advocacy: National Endowment for the Humanities
April 7, 2025 This morning, we learned the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has started terminating previously awarded NEH grants. We understand this includes operating grants to the state and
Terri Lee Freeman Receives the John E. Fleming Award
The John E. Fleming Award, the highest given, recognizes professionals who have contributed outstanding expertise and exceptional dedication to African and African American focused institutions nationally and internationally, through a
Remembering Dr. John E. Fleming
Dear AAAM Family, With a broken heart, I share that Dr. John E. Fleming passed away on September 12, 2025. Our field has lost a giant; it is difficult to
Remembering Fath Davis Ruffins
Image Provided By The Ruffins Family Dear AAAM Members and Supporters, It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of one of AAAM’s cherished former Board Members and
Dr. Carla Hayden Receives the John E. Fleming Award
The John E. Fleming Award, the highest given, recognizes professionals who have contributed outstanding expertise and exceptional dedication to African and African American focused institutions nationally and internationally, through a
AAAM President Anniversary
Dr. Vedet Coleman-Robinson: A Visionary Leader Transforming the Association of African American Museums Celebrates Six Years Dr. Vedet Coleman-Robinson’s leadership has ushered in a transformative era for the Association of
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
On June 29, the Supreme Court’s decision to effectively end affirmative action is part of a myriad of events in our country that are attempting to erase our histories {yes…its
Jacqueline “Jackie” Copeland
Photo: Jacqueline “Jackie” Copeland stands near the sculpture “Glory” by artist Elizabeth Catlett at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in 2019. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun) Dear AAAM Members and Supporters,
Association of African American Museums Receives a $1 Million Grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
MEDIA RELEASE: September 30, 2021, WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) has received a grant of $1,000,000 over four years to solidify its administrative capacity and enhance
AAAM Names Coleman-Robinson President & CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Association of African American Museums Names Vedet Coleman-Robinson President & CEO Coleman-Robinson has served as the organization’s executive director since 2019 Washington, D.C. — Vedet Coleman-Robinson, Ph.D.,