By Deyane Moses,
Special to the AFRO
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) has officially returned to Baltimore for its annual conference, taking place Aug. 13-16 at the Hilton Camden Yard. The event gathers museum professionals, historians and community leaders to explore the profound impact of African-American history and culture on the nation.
Dr. Vedet Coleman-Robinson is a visionary leader dedicated to preserving and elevating African American history and culture. As president and CEO of AAAM, she continues the organization’s legacy as a powerful force for change. Her expertise in museum management, coupled with her unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion, has resulted in significant growth and impact for AAAM.
“Maybe in the last six months or so, our registration has skyrocketed to over 700 attendees for the conference! This is a huge milestone for us. Our membership since I’ve been hired has gone up by over 270 percent. So we’re on a trajectory that we’ve never seen before,” said Dr. Coleman-Robinson.
Image credit: Dr. Coleman Robinson (right) explores the AFRO’s 132-year old archive, guided by Afro Charities Archives Assistant Oyinda Omoloja. (Photo courtesy of Megapixels Media Photography)
