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
IMLS Interim Report Narrative
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) will build capacity among African American Museums and emerging African American museum professionals through three interconnected programs designed to: 1) provide in-depth training
AAAM2024 Travel Scholarships
2024 AAAM Conference Travel Scholarship Application Through a partnership with the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, AAAM is thrilled to
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
Ahmad Ward
Ahmad T. Ward Secretary Thank you for your interest in the Association of African American Museums. Please take a moment to review our information (click on the words below as
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.,