The African American museums and cultural institutions that have emerged across the United States are a testimony to perseverance. We have fought for our institutions; we now need to strategically ensure their survival and growth.
Many of our nonprofit cultural organizations, museums, and theaters across the nation are facing financial challenges because the level of support needed to assure their long-term financial, operational, and programmatic sustainability is simply not in place.
The existence of African American museums and cultural institutions is remarkable in light of the history of enslavement, oppression, and discrimination. But it is not so remarkable in the context of a parallel history of African American civic and charitable giving.
