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

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Call for Proposals: Special Issue of The Public Historian

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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

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Fleming Award Bunch

Dr. John E Fleming Award Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G Bunch III   Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III meets with AAAM Immediate Past President, LaNesha DeBardelaben and Executive Director, Dr. Vedet