Media & Press

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​Please direct all media and press inquiries to:
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Theresa H. Spencer
[email protected]
267-997-3354

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Sarah Reyes
[email protected]
267-980-8104

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AAMP In The News
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Highlights from 2024

• "Philly's cultural institutions are missing a major economic opportunity when they fail to center the work of Black artists" - The Philadelphia Inquirer - November 20, 2024 

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• "The African American Musuem in Philly's Unexpected Date Hotspot" - DatingAdvice.com - November 18, 2024 

• "Philadelphia Celebrates Black Art: Three Must-See Exhibitions This Winter" - Visit Philadelphia - November 12, 2024 

• "Cultivist Conversations With CCH Pounder" - The Cultivist - September 25, 2024 

• "Actress CCH Pounder's art collection comes to the African American Museum" - WHYY - September 15, 2024 

 

• "African American Museum exhibit ‘Shared Vision’ will feature works by world-renowned artists" - Metro Philadelphia - September 7, 2024 

 

• "African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder" - Delco Today - September 5, 2024

 

• "African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly" - Delco Today - July 30, 2024 ​

 

• "Collaboration Between Two Philadelphia Museums Attempts to Answer Ben Franklin’s ‘Sun Rising or Setting’ Question" - Delco Today - March 31, 2024

 

• "AAMP’s Dox Thrash exhibit is a work of cultural preservation" - The Philadelphia Tribune - March 29, 2024 

 

• "New exhibit at African American Museum in Philadelphia spotlights pioneer printmaker Dox Thrash" - NBC10 - March 19, 2024

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• "Dox Thrash, the Philly printmaker known for depicting everyday 20th-century Black life, will be subject of exhibit" - The Philadelphia Inquirer - March 17, 2024

 

• "Black History Month at the African American Museum in Philadelphia" - Metro Philadelphia - February 4, 2024

 

• "The African American Museum in Philadelphia announces programming for the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend celebration" - The Philadelphia Sun - January 13, 2024​

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Highlights from 2023

• ​“The African American Museum in Philadelphia Expands Leadership Team with New Hire, Chris Miller, as Executive Vice President" - AAMP - October 10, 2023

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• ​“Philadelphia unveils plan for Ben Franklin Parkway, new African American museum location" - 6abc - August 29, 2023

 

• ​“We spent three hours at PAFA and AAMP’s new show. Here is what we saw" - Philadelphia Inquirer - April 6, 2023

• "African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit" - Delco Today - April 1, 2023 

 

• “What Would Ben Franklin Say? Artists Weigh the Dream of Democracy” - New York Times - March 23, 2023

 

• “Museum exhibits you can’t miss in Philly” - Metro Philly - March 23, 2023

 

• “AAMP and PAFA partner for the ‘Rising Sun’ of America exhibit” - Philadelphia Tribune - March 19, 2023

 

• “Is the sun rising or setting on democracy? 20 artist offer ideas at 2 Philly Museums” - WHYY - March 22, 2023

 

• “35 New Things to Do in Greater Philadelphia for 2023” - Visit Philadelphia - January 19, 2023​

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Highlights from 2022

• ‘Race in Philly: Color of Water' Dives into Overlooked Relationship for People of Color - NBC10 - August 23, 2022

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• See AAMP's 'Green Book' inspired exhibit, 'Sanctuary' before it hits the road - The Philadelphia Tribune - August 21, 2022

 

• 73 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend - Philly Magazine

 

• The 10 best events around Philly this week - The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 18, 2022

 

• African American Museum will move to former Family Court building on Ben Franklin Parkway - The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 11, 2022

 

• African American Museum in Philadelphia: Celebrating our past, embracing the future - The Philadelphia Sunday SUN - May 6, 2022

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• Know Before You Go: The African American Museum in Philadelphia presents Derrick Adams: Sanctuary - Broad Street Review - April 27, 2022​

 

• ‘The Green Book’ inspires an artist in a new African American Museum exhibit - The Philadelphia Inquirer - April 9, 2022

 

• Walking through Philadelphia with ‘The Green Book’ as a guide - The Philadelphia Inquirer - April 9, 2022

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• Insiders’ guide to 17 essential children’s museums in Philadelphia - inquirer.com - March 9, 2022

 

• Expanding Virtual Options At The African American Museum In Philadelphia - comcastnewsmakers.com - March 1, 2022

 

• AAMP President has a vision for Black History month and beyond - phillytrib.com - February 20, 2022

 

• Where to Learn About Philadelphia’s Black History - thrillist.com - February 18, 2022

 

• Celebrating Black History Month? These 5 Cities Are Going All Out - nytimes.com - February 9, 2022

 

• 13 museums and cultural landmarks that showcase Black history in Philadelphia - inquirer.com - February 3, 2022

 

• Here’s How To Enjoy a Philadelphia Day Trip on the Cheap - okayplayer.com - January 2022

 

• New AAMP exhibit honors the ancestors - phillytrib.com - January 2, 2022

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Highlights from 2021

• Philly museum celebrates the spirit of ‘unity’ on the first day of Kwanzaa - whyy.org - December 26, 2021

• Holidays across cultures - Kwanzaa and 'A Child's Celebration' - omny.fm - December 21, 2021​

 

• The Sky's the Limit for Some Museum Shop Shoppers - sgnmag.com - November/December 2021

 

• Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week & Weekend - visitphilly.com - November 15, 2021

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• Artist Speaks of ‘Revelations' in New AAMP Exhibition - nbcphiladelphia.com - November 1, 2021

 

• The Weekly Roundup, October 27 - November 2 - broadstreetreview.com - Oct 27, 2021

 

• ‘Portals + Revelations’ exhibit examines artist Richard J. Watson’s works that some are calling genius - inquirer.com - October 27, 2021

 

•  Artist Richard Watson's best day ever in Philadelphia  - axios.com - October 22, 2021

 

• 68 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Weekend - phillymag.com - 2021​

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• ​Things to do on a budget in Philadelphia this fall - cheaphotels.org - October 12, 2021​

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• African American Museum in Philadelphia welcomes Dr. Ashley Jordan as new president and CEO - 6abc Philadelphia - September 8, 2021

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• African American Museum in Philadelphia names new president and ceo - inquirer.com - September 8, 2021

 

• African American Museum names its new CEO - WHYY - September 8, 2021

 

• AAMP names Dr. Ashley Jordan as President and CEO - phillytrib.com - September 8, 2021​

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• ​PAFA and AAMP receive major grants from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to support transformative, multi-site exhibition Rising Sun - Press Release​

 

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Video Media

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Michelle Obama Visits AAMP

​Michelle Obama surprises group of Philadelphia high school girls - November 30, 2018
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Michelle Obama gives advice, hugs to Philly girls - November 29, 2018

Michelle Obama Surprises High Schoolers Before Book Tour Stop At Wells Fargo - November 29, 2018
 
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprises students in Philadelphia - November 29, 2019
 
Michelle Obama empowers, inspires in Philly visit - November 29, 2019