Still in the Fight: The DC Statehood Movement Lecture

Museum Studies student Emma Brown of George Washington University will host a discussion with Bernard Demczuk on his experience advocating for DC Statehood. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-in-the-fight-the-dc-statehood-movement-lecture-tickets-886400015307?aff=oddtdtcreator

54th Gibbs-Green Commemoration at Jackson State University

The 54th annual commemoration of the Gibbs-Green tragedy at Jackson State will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The program will take place in front of Alexander Hall on the Gibbs-Green Memorial Plaza. It is free and open to the public, and a reception will take place immediately following the event in

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Diversity Scholarship Program

Scholars receive complimentary registration and a travel stipend to attend PastForward in New Orleans, October 28-30, as well as the opportunity to participate in bi-monthly, virtual convenings which will be held through September 2025. These convenings provide practical guidance to maximize opportunities with the National Trust and facilitate important networking opportunities with outstanding national leaders

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2024 Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Grant Opportunity

The National Endowment for the Humanities is now accepting applications to the 2024 Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations grant program with a deadline for submission of June 12, 2024. To assist in expanding impact, reach, and excellence of your public programs, these awards support a variety of activities that focus on enriching interpretive strategies, strengthening interpretive skill

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh

The application period runs through June 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. The Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program is committed to helping create a vibrant cultural life in Pittsburgh and the region. The program is intentionally designed to enhance the support made available to Black artists and Black-led programs and organizations advancing the art of the African diaspora. HOW TO APPLY Before applying, please

Annual Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters

Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street before the American Revolution, their living descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. This free, all-ages event will feature a community gathering with speeches by living descendants, Juneteenth # Pop-Up Poetry, A Denise Plays Hard

IAAM Member Event: Salon Marronage Featuring Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III

Join the International African American Museum (IAAM) on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 6-9 PM for a landmark evening as it celebrates its first anniversary and a year of profound impact, drawing over 100,000 visitors globally. This family-friendly, ticketed event promises a blend of live entertainment and insightful dialogue, reminiscent of Oprah’s Super Soul conversations.

Exhibition Opening – Unsung Heroes of the Civil War: Freedmen of Indian Territory

The Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band and the Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History are excited to present "Unsung Heroes of the Civil War: Freedmen of Indian Territory." Explore the remarkable story of the African Creek (Freedmen) and other courageous individuals who fought alongside the Muscogee Creek people during the Civil War.

#AAAM2024

2024 AAAM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION The Association of African American Museums is excited that you will be joining us for our 46th Annual Conference, in Baltimore, MD.  CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Full access to daily Concurrent Sessions Continental Breakfasts Two (2) Luncheons Two (2) Snack breaks Three (3) Evening Receptions Pre- and Post-Conference events require additional ticket purchases. Additional tickets

#AskAnArchivist Day

On October 16, take to X (Twitter) for #AskAnArchivist Day! Bring us your questions about our archives, archival practices in general, or anything you’d like to know about the field and we’ll be happy to answer them. In addition to the Margaret Walker Center, museums and organizations from around the country will be responding. We’ll

“Where Do We Go From Here?”: Interpreting and Preserving the African American Civil Rights Movement.

The year 2024 marks several significant anniversaries for the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, including the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education/Briggs v. Elliott and the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Summer and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. More than a generation later, it

Sip and Paint—Baltimore Screen Painting Workshop with Michael Seipp

Join a sip and paint workshop at the Maryland Center for History and Culture with Michael Seipp, a Baltimore native and self-taught artist practicing the tradition of screen painting. Baltimore painted screens are a beloved homegrown art form where the exterior sides of window or door screens are painted with landscapes or portraits, offering both

Fall 2024 HBCU Radio Preservation Symposium

In partnership with the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and Shaw University, The HBCU Radio Preservation Project’s annual HBCU Radio Preservation Symposium will be held Wednesday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Shaw University. Registration closes November 7, 2024. Come learn more about our preservation efforts that include collecting oral histories

St. Louis: Reckoning with Our Racial Past: Conversations for Our Shared Future (RWORP)

Join the Smithsonian and local leaders to discuss how access to critical resources can shape communities across the nation—including right here in St. Louis. Moderated by Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist and founder of SO’B Productions November 21, 2024  6:15PM Reception  5:30PM Grandel Theater Kranzberg Arts Foundation 3610 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO 63103 For more information

How Safe Are You – Continuing Discussion Webinar

How Safe Are You – Continuing Discussion: Combating and Responding to Security Issues in Black Museums Do you recognize behaviors, actions, and situations that result in unsafe environments for you, your staff, visitors, infrastructure and technology? This panel will share examples of behavior, actions, and situations which may lead to undesired results. Personal safety and

Nashville: Reckoning with Our Racial Past: Conversations for Our Shared Future (RWORP)

Join the Smithsonian and local leaders to discuss how access to critical resources can shape communities across the nation—including right here in Nashville. Moderated by Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist and founder of SO’B Productions. December 2, 2024  7:00 PM RECEPTION 6:00 PM Woolworth Theater 223 Rep. John Lewis Way N Nashville, TN 37219 For more information

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NEH Public Humanities Projects

Applicants to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for awards with expected issuance dates on or after October 1, 2024, should be aware of revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) effective from that date. All NEH awards issued on or after October

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Descendant-Led Preservation Projects

On behalf of the Out(sider) Preservation Initiative (OPI), we’re excited to announce that grant funding is now available for descendant-led projects that celebrate and preserve historic Black communities through storytelling, arts, and preservation! We’d greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word—please share this opportunity with your networks. We would love to share this information with your members, whether

Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites – Virtual Summit

Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites Virtual Summit January 28 – 29 $60 AASLH Members | $75 Nonmembers SEE THE PROGRAM | REGISTER HERE | BECOME A MEMBER Environmental and climate sustainability are becoming increasingly important and urgent. This virtual summit will address how museums and historic sites are impacted by the environment and contribute