Advocacy: National Endowment for the HumanitiesApril 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 andRead More
Dr. Carla Hayden Receives the John E. Fleming AwardThe 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 aRead More
AAAM President AnniversaryDr. 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 ofRead More
Association of African American Museums Receives a $1 Million Grant from The Andrew W. Mellon FoundationMEDIA 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 enhanceRead More
AAAM Names Coleman-Robinson President & CEOFOR 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.,Read More
How African-American Museums Are Navigating Book BansSource: Hyperallergic.com Rhea Nayyar Black history and culture institutions are stepping in to fill the gaps with uncensored and community-oriented programming. As access to information gets politicized through book bans,Read More