Episode —  № 317

July 22, 2024

The Association of African American Museums with Vedet Coleman-Robinson, Ph.D

Today we’re talking with Vedet Coleman-Robinson, Ph.D., who serves as the president and CEO of the Association of African American Museums (AAAM), an organization bringing stories of civil rights and social injustice to the forefront, chronicling the strides that have been made, and emphasizing inequalities that still exist today.

AAAM is hosting its 46th Annual Conference in Baltimore August 13-16. 

As AAAM’s president and CEO, Coleman-Robinson provides resources to ensure members remain resilient and nimble and can serve as beacons of hope in times of social unrest.

Coleman-Robinson joined AAAM as the executive director in 2019 and was named president and CEO in 2024. Under her leadership, AAAM’s membership has increased by over 270%, and more than $6 million has been raised for the nonprofit organization.

Coleman-Robinson—a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.—has a Bachelor of Arts in U.S. history from Virginia State University and a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy in U.S. history with a minor in public history from Howard University

Learn more:

AAAM Website: Association of African American Museums – The official web site of Association of African American Museums. (blackmuseums.org)

Conference registration: AAAM 2024 Conference Registration – Association of African American Museums (blackmuseums.org)

Guest:
Vedet Coleman-Robinson, Ph.D