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📢 The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum IS REOPENING TOMORROW 09/30 at 10:00 am ET!

We’re pleased to share that Dr. Vedet Coleman-Robinson, President & CEO of the Association of African American Museums, will be a featured speaker for the reopening of the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C.

The reopening marks an important moment for an institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting the stories of the United States Colored Troops and the African American experience during the Civil War.

Dr. Coleman-Robinson will join museum leadership, historians, community members, and guests in celebrating this next chapter for the museum and the continued importance of preserving, protecting, and sharing African American history.

We congratulate Dr. Frank Smith and the entire African American Civil War Museum team on this milestone and look forward to celebrating the museum’s return with the community.

Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and help ensure these stories remain accessible for generations to come.

#AAAM #BlackMuseums #AfricanAmericanHistory #AACWM #MuseumLeadership HistoricPreservation PublicHistory by @blackmuseums

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It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a month since we gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for AAAM’s 48th Annual Conference!

As we continue reflecting on an unforgettable week, we remain especially grateful to Dr. Ashley Jordan, President & CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia and AAAM2026 Host Committee Chair, for curating such a meaningful and engaging Closing Plenary discussion for our AAAM members.

Dr. Jordan and the AAMP Team brought together Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson for a powerful conversation that helped bring our conference to a memorable close and gave our members an opportunity to reflect, connect, and look ahead.

Thank you, Dr. Jordan, for your leadership, vision, and care in helping make this moment, and AAAM2026, so special.

Philadelphia, we are still feeling the energy.

📸 CRED: @megapixelsmedia

#AAAM2026 #BlackMuseums #AfricanAmericanMuseums #Philadelphia #AAAM48 #MuseumLeadership by @blackmuseums

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@smithsonian SECRETARY LONNIE G. BUNCH III IS ONE OF US!

“For AAAM, this is not simply the retirement of a Smithsonian Secretary. This is a moment to honor one of our own. It is an opportunity to honor someone who grew from this field, walked alongside this community, helped transform our profession, and then held the door open so that others could follow. We all owe a great deal to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III.” - Vedet Coleman-Robinson, Ph.D., President & CEO, Association of African American Museums

As we uplift this remarkable chapter in Secretary Bunch’s life and career, we invite the entire AAAM family to help us honor him. We welcome our members to share words of congratulations and encouragement, personal reflections, memories, and photographs through the AAAM member portal.

READ AAAM’S FULL STATEMENT & SUBMIT YOUR CONGRATULATORY WORDS 🔗 in Bio by @blackmuseums

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If you have ever attended an AAAM conference, then you already know. It is more than a conference. It is a family reunion, and you never know who is going to walk through the door!

This year in Philadelphia, we were honored to welcome Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III to the AAAM family reunion. @smithsonian @lonnie

Secretary Bunch graciously shared his time with us and delivered welcome remarks during our Thursday Plenary, “Women in the Vanguard of AAAM: Rowena Stewart, Joan Maynard, and the Impact of Black Women’s Leadership in Museums.”

His presence was especially meaningful as we celebrated the extraordinary women whose leadership, vision, and service have helped shape AAAM and the broader museum field.

Secretary Bunch, thank you for sharing your time, talent, and presence with the AAAM family. We are grateful for your continued leadership and for making AAAM2026 even more special.

This is AAAM. This is community. This is family.

📸 CRED: @megapixelsmedia

#AAAM2026 #BlackMuseums #AfricanAmericanMuseums #Smithsonian #MuseumLeadership #BlackMuseumProfessionals #ThisLandHoldsOurStories by @blackmuseums

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A special congratulations to all of our AAAM2026 awardees! Your leadership, service, scholarship, and commitment to our field continue to inspire us.

We’re sharing a quick rewind of a few moments that made AAAM2026 so special. There’s much more to come!

This Land Holds Our Stories.

- Swearing in of Tamar Smithers-Diakhi, MBA as Board Chair
- Swearing in of re-elected and newly elected Board Members: Shakia Gullette Warren, Kamila Pritchett, Regina Bain, Xavier Buck, Ph.D.
- Museum Leadership Award - Michelle Lanier
- Bill Billingsley Volunteer Award - Hezekiah Watkins
- Pace Setter Award - Kyra March & Stacey Watson
- Burroughs-Wright Fellows - Melaine Ferdinand-King, Ph.D. & Mekhi DeLeon
- John & Marjorie Kinard Award - Fred Gray (accepted by Dr. Joy Kinard)
- Proclamation for Dr. Elizabeth Clark-Lewis provided by the Trust for Public Land and presented by Jocelyn Imani

#AAAM2026 #BlackMuseums #AfricanAmericanMuseums #MuseumProfessionals #MuseumCommunity #BlackHistory #ThisLandHoldsOurStories by @blackmuseums

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Congratulations to AAAM’s Re-Elected and Newly Elected Board Members!

The Association of African American Museums proudly recognizes the leaders elected by our membership to serve on the AAAM Board of Directors.

RE-ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
• Tamar Smithers-Diakhi — Incoming Chair
• Shakia Gullette Warren — Interim Vice Chair
• Kamila Pritchett — Secretary

NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
• Regina Bain
• Dr. Xavier Buck
• Andre Taylor

We thank each of these leaders for their commitment to AAAM, our members, and the institutions and communities we serve. Their experience, vision, and willingness to lead will help strengthen the Association as we continue advancing the work of African American museums and cultural institutions across the country.

Please join us in congratulating our re-elected and newly elected Board members as they begin this next chapter of service and leadership.

Learn more about the AAAM Board of Directors:
https://blackmuseums.org/board-of-directors/

#AAAM #BlackMuseums #MuseumLeadership #BoardLeadership #AfricanAmericanMuseums by @blackmuseums

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PLEASE JOIN US IN GIVING THE AAAM TEAM
A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR EXECUTING ANOTHER STELLAR YEAR!!!!!

Thank you for making AAAM2026 a powerful and SOLD OUT success.

As we close out this year’s conference, we extend our sincere appreciation to our Board of Directors, Host Committee - led by the African American Museum in Philadelphia -, Sponsors, Speakers, Guests, and Attendees for helping to make this gathering such a memorable and meaningful experience.

Your support, leadership, partnership, and presence helped make AAAM2026 a true celebration of our field and our community.

The AAAM office is now closed August 24–28, 2026, and will reopen on August 31, 2026.

Thank you again for helping us make Philadelphia unforgettable.

Thank you to Quatrefoil Associates for sponsoring our photo booth! It was a blast!

#AAAM2026 #SoldOut #BlackMuseums #AAAM by @blackmuseums

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Discover Philadelphia Beyond the Conference!

The Association of African American Museums is excited to share a collection of Conference Excursions thoughtfully curated by our AAAM2026 Host Committee to showcase the rich history, culture, and spirit of Philadelphia.

These experiences were originally made available to registered conference attendees. However, in the true spirit of brotherly and sisterly love, we are delighted to extend the opportunity to our AAAM friends and family as well.

Join us for the Black Philadelphia Neighborhood Experience, Bougie, Boozy, Book Club, or Sunday Service at the historic Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church. Each experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with the city, its history, and one another.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. We look forward to exploring Philadelphia with you!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER: 🔗 IN BIO - AAAM ➡️ Conference Tab ➡️ Excursions

#AAAM2026 #ThisLandHoldsOurStories #Philadelphia #BlackMuseums #BlackMuseumsMatter #HostCommittee #MuseumCommunity #AAMP by @blackmuseums

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We're excited to announce that AAAM2026 is officially SOLD OUT! Thanks to your incredible support, we have reached full conference capacity, and there will be no on-site registration in Philadelphia.

This milestone reflects the continued growth and impact of the museum and cultural field and the extraordinary commitment of the AAAM community.
Thank you to our members, Board of Directors, Host Committee, sponsors, presenters, exhibitors, and volunteers for making this a record-breaking conference.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Philadelphia, August 19–21, for an unforgettable AAAM2026! Safe travels, and we'll see you soon!

WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO:
https://youtu.be/3nfiwEyRDsU by @blackmuseums

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History is Under Pressure. Are Our Institutions Ready?

Join us for the AAAM2026 Opening Plenary:

History Under Pressure: The Future of Black Institutions in an Era of Public Scrutiny

📅 August 19
🕞 3:30 PM ET
📍 Philadelphia, PA

Hear from nationally recognized museum and advocacy leaders as they discuss how Black institutions can navigate today's challenges, strengthen public trust, and lead with purpose.

Featuring Desmond Bertrand-Pitts, Dr. Tonya Matthews, Dr. Jocelyn Imani, Kamau Marshall, and moderated by Shakia Gullette Warren.

Don't miss this powerful conversation as we kick off AAAM2026! Link in Bio for Conference Registration.

#AAAM2026 #BlackMuseums #MuseumLeadership #Advocacy by @blackmuseums

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Strong careers are built through meaningful relationships.

Join the AAAM Emerging Museum Professionals (EMP) for Building Meaningful Mentorships, an engaging webinar exploring the power of mentorship in career growth, authentic relationship building, and professional networking.

Hear from Dr. Synatra Smith and Kyra March as they share their experiences and practical insights, followed by a live Q&A. Whether you're just beginning your museum career or looking to expand your professional network, this conversation is for you.

🗓 Tuesday, August 12
🕖 7:00 p.m. ET
Register today:
LINK IN BIO

#BlackMuseums #BlackMuseumsMatter #AAAMEMP #EmergingMuseumProfessionals #Mentorship #MuseumProfessionals #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #MuseumLeadership by @blackmuseums

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🚨 Leadership Opportunities Across the Museum Field 🚨

The museum field is looking for visionary leaders to shape the future of our institutions, strengthen communities, and preserve our shared history.

The AAAM Leadership Job Board has been updated with executive-level opportunities from museums and cultural organizations across the country, including:

• President – Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture (Baltimore, MD)
• Executive Director – The Print Center New York (New York, NY)
• Executive Director – American Jazz Museum (Kansas City, MO)
• Operations & Museum Director – Tuskegee Human & Civil Rights Multicultural Center (Tuskegee, AL)
• President & CEO – Historic Deerfield (Deerfield, MA)
• Executive Director – Roanoke Island Festival Park (Manteo, NC)
• Executive Director – SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (Sacramento, CA)
• Executive Director – Memphis Museums of Science & History (Memphis, TN)
• Executive Director – Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project (Primarily Remote)
• Executive Director & CEO – Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Fort Worth, TX)
• Executive Director – Hotel Metropolitan (Paducah, KY)
• Executive Director – Whatcom Museum (Bellingham, WA)
• Interim Executive Director – Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati, OH)

Whether you're ready for your next leadership role or know someone whose experience and passion would make an outstanding candidate, we encourage you to explore these opportunities and share them with your network.

🔗 View all current leadership openings:
https://blackmuseums.org/jobs/
(For IG please refer to the link in bio - Dropdown -> Resources -> Jobs)

Together, we're strengthening museums by connecting exceptional leaders with institutions that are making an impact every day.

#BlackMuseums #BlackMuseumsMatter #Leadership #MuseumLeadership #MuseumJobs #ExecutiveSearch #NonprofitLeadership #CulturalHeritage #Museums #AfricanAmericanMuseums #ArtsLeadership #HistoryMatters #AAAM #Careers by @blackmuseums

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