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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Seattle, WA 1,275 followers
Art. History. Culture.
About us
At the heart of the African American experience in the Northwest is the story of our journey to this region, the establishment of our vibrant community, and the ways in which we have survived. To tell this ever-unfolding story, the Museum’s exhibits and programs feature the visual arts, music, crafts, literature and history of African Americans in the Northwest. Cognizant of the black community’s continuous evolution, NAAM focuses on African Americans whose route to the new world was through slavery as well as recent immigrants arriving from places such as Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia.
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2008
Specialties
Black History, Black Art, Cultural Literacy, Art, and History
Locations
Employees at Northwest African American Museum
Updates
- In case you missed it: NAAM’s 2025 King Day is happening from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Monday January 20. Join us for a free day of family-friendly programming that will feature two new art exhibitions, a resource expo, community conversations with 20 Seattle-based community organizations, storytelling, and King Day book giveaways of three books for every age group: 📚 Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport 📚 Dear Martin by Nic Stone 📚 Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community by Martin Luther King Jr. For a schedule of events, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e3g3cH4
- In 1946, President Harry Truman designated January 5 as George Washington Carver Day and Congress later voted it into law. Born enslaved, George Washington Carver was a revolutionary American agricultural chemist, agronomist who sought to uplift Black farmers through the development of new products derived from peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans. Known by many as the “Peanut Man”, Carver would invent over 300 products derived from peanuts, including milk, flour, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, oils and cosmetics. Leaving an indelible impact on American history and agriculture, George Washington Carver was the first non-president to have a national monument. The monument celebrates Carver's influence on agriculture in the early 19th century, including the practice of rotating crops to replenish soil nutrients.
- NAAM wishes you a heartwarming and fulfilling New Year! We look forward to 2025 being a year of abundance, unity, and community. NAAM is thrilled to be here another year to provide insight about Black history, spotlight Black art, and uplift Black voices while cultivating healing and hope for all.
- Join NAAM for our annual King Day celebration on January 20 honoring the life, legacy, and sacrifice of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we discuss our solution to his question, “Where Do We Go From Here?”. Our King Day event will feature two new art exhibitions, a community organization expo, family activities, and more! NAAM will use King Day to partner with over 20 organizations whose inspiring efforts and dedication to their mission are advancing the local landscape. Save the date and we look forward to seeing you there
- Visit NAAM before 2024 to see our exhibit, “Emmett Till and Mamie Mobley-Till: Let the World See”. This powerful traveling exhibit is leaving NAAM to continue shining a light on the hard truths of injustice while pointing the way to how everyone can help transform their community for the better. Have you visited the exhibit? Thank you to the Till family, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, Emmett Till Interpretive Center, and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for creating the exhibit and sharing the story of Emmett Till. Thank you to our local sponsors M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, US Bank, Amazon, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, 4Culture, and the Seattle Seahawks.
- December is a month of reflection and we are reflecting on our impact and how NAAM brings people together through powerful moments of connection from: ➡️ Our annual King Day celebration that unites generations in hope and remembrance ➡️ Art exhibitions that amplify local and national history and voices ➡️ Programs and events that transform our spaces into vibrant gathering places for learning and community When you give to NAAM, you're not just making a donation – you're setting a powerful example that inspires others to invest in our community. Every contribution signals to our community that equity isn't just important – it's achievable. Make your gift by December 31st! Your generosity influences lives every day
- NAAM's Holiday Membership offer is only valid for two more days! Purchase a $35 Family Membership (50% off the regular family membership price) today to get FREE admission to the museum for a year as well as access to NAAM's Winter Wonderland with one Black Santa photo per family. Learn more about our membership offerings here: https://lnkd.in/ebQ7Y78t
- Join us at NAAM tomorrow for Freedom Day for FREE admission all day as we celebrate and honor Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. On December 5, 1935, Dr. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW). Under her leadership, the NCNW grew to over 850,000 members. Today, the over 4 million members of the NCNW continue the work begun by Bethune. This Freedom Day will feature an engaging conversation with local realtors about Washington’s Covenant Loan Program and how new homebuyers can secure this special loan.
- Today is the day! During the next 24 hours, people around the world will come together to participate in #GivingTuesday - a Global Day of Giving. At NAAM we have a goal of raising $20,000. Thanks to supporters like you, we believe it’s possible. Every gift counts and brings us closer to our goal.https://lnkd.in/eXPnZg_H
- Tomorrow is a day dedicated to generosity and giving back, #GivingTuesday! Join us in making a lasting impact by supporting NAAM. Ever since our founding in 2008, our team has been dedicated to spreading knowledge and understanding about Black history, art, and culture through exhibitions, artist workshops, panel discussions, and educational programming. Your donation helps ensure that we can continue to enact our mission. Let’s come together to make a difference in our community! Mark your calendars and get ready to give! Or give early and give us a head start in reaching our goal of raising $20,000.https://lnkd.in/eXPnZg_H
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