From Africa to Brooklyn
On the vibrant Saturday of November 18th, 2023, a momentous occasion unfolded at Bed Stuy Restoration Plaza (BSRP) in Bed Stuy, drawing together around 100 individuals to partake in a celebration marking a pivotal...
Black History Month
Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, (Open external link) a national commemoration of the contributions and achievements that Black people have made throughout the history of the United States. Every president...
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life and Legacy
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr’s famous, “I Have a Dream” speech was partially improvised and that the iconic phrase was left out of the original draft? While King had used the...
Ancient African artifacts to be displayed in new Brooklyn museum
African Artifacts that date back centuries will soon be on display at a new Brooklyn museum. For over 50 years, Eric Edwards has collected more than 3,000 unique African artifacts that date back more...
From Africa to Weeksville – Exhibition
uly 3, 2018–Weeksville Heritage Center, the arts and cultural institution that sits on the site of the remaining vestiges of the second largest free African-American community of pre-Civil War America, is pleased to present “From...
Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal document in American history
In commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal document in American history, the Cultural Museum of African Art (CMAA) reflects on its significance. This executive order, issued by President Abraham...
CMAAEEC Grand Opening Ceremony Unveils a Museum of Art and Education
CMAAEEC Grand Opening Ceremony Unveils a Museum of Art and Education Brooklyn, NY – November 18, 2023 A momentous occasion is on the horizon for art lovers and education enthusiasts in Brooklyn. The CMAAEEC...
CMAA receives 1 million from the NYS assembly
The Cultural Museum of African Art (CMAA) – The Eric Edwards Collection received $1 million from the New York State Assembly, thanks to the leadership of NYS Assemblymember, Stefani Zinerman, and NYS Assembly Speaker,...
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