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"...Our problem is to conceive, develop, establish an art
era. Not white art painting black...let's bare our arms and plunge them deep through laughter, through pain, through sorrow,
through hope, through disappointment, into the very depths of the souls of our people and drag forth material crude, rough,
neglected. Then let's sing it, dance it, write it, paint it. Let's do the impossible. Let's create something transcendentally
material, mystically objective. Earthy. Spiritually earthy. Dynamic." ~Aaron Douglas
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This list represents just
a few of the many museums and institutions representing our unique history and culture. Call for additional information
regarding permanent collections, upcoming exhibits, museum hours, admission charges, special programming and events.
Exploring the diverse treasures of
African, Native and Black American culture across the United States.
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African American Museum Devoted to the preservation and display of African American
artistic, cultural and historical materials. It has one of the largest African American folk art collections in the United
Sates.
3536 Grand Avenue at Fair Park Dallas, TX 75210 214-565-9026 aamdallas.org
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Founded in 1976, the Museum has objectively interpreted and
presented the achievements and aspirations of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the present day.
701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-574-0380 aampmuseum.org
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Inspired by our civil rights past, our mission is to encourage
communication and reconciliation of human rights issues worldwide, and to serve as a depository for civil rights archives
and documents.
520 16th Street North Birmingham, AL 32503 205-328-9696 bcri.org
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DuSable Museum of African American History Oldest museum of its type in the U.S. and the only major independent
institution in Chicago established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African-Americans.
740 E. 56th Place Chicago, IL 60637 773-947-0600 dusablemuseum.org
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Museum for African Art Founded in 1984, the Museum is recognized worldwide as the
preeminent organizer of exhibitions and publishers of books devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary African art.
36-01 43rd Avenue at 36th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 718-784-770 africanart.org
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Museum of the African Diaspora The African Diaspora, literally the scattering of the people
of Africa far from their ancestral homelands, gives the visitors an amazing opportunity to see the interconnectedness of all
people.
685 Mission Street San Francisco, Ca 94105 415-358-7200 moadst.org
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National Civil Rights Museum Located at the
Lorraine Motel, the site of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination, the Museum was created to provide lessons on the Civil
Rights Movement and its impact and influence on the human rights movement worldwide.
450 Mulberry Street Memphis, TN 38103 901-521-9699 civilrightsmuseum.org
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Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture The Center is a national research library devoted to collecting,
preserving and providing access to resources documenting the experiences of people of African descent throughout the world.
740 E. 56th Place Chicago, IL 60637 773-947-0600 dusablemuseum.org
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Apollo Theatre Founded in 1984, the Museum is recognized
worldwide as the preeminent organizer of exhibitions and publishers of books devoted exclusively to historical and
contemporary African art.
253 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 718- apollotheatre.org
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American Indian Museum The African Diaspora, literally the scattering of the people
of Africa far from their ancestral homelands, gives the visitors an amazing opportunity to see the interconnectedness of all
people.
685 Mission Street San Francisco, Ca 94105 415-358-7200 moadst.org
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Located at the
Lorraine Motel, the site of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination, the Museum was created to provide lessons on the Civil
Rights Movement and its impact and influence on the human rights movement worldwide.
450 Mulberry Street Memphis, TN 38103 901-521-9699 civilrightsmuseum.org
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Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture The Center is a national research library devoted to collecting,
preserving and providing access to resources documenting the experiences of people of African descent throughout the world.
740 E. 56th Place Chicago, IL 60637 773-947-0600 dusablemuseum.org
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