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Honor Thy Mother, Honor Thyself: Unveiling Legends and Unlocking Legacies

Thursday, March, 2023

In the United States, the month of March is dedicated to honoring Women’s History Month. Throughout the monthlong celebration, the US government, business corporations, schools, neighborhoods, and individuals commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. To honor our mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters, the National M...

Posted by Kimberly Thomas

5 Investments in Music Education You Can Make on #GivingTuesday

Tuesday, November, 2022

With over 1,100 local nonprofits participating in #GivingTuesday annually, it can be quite a challenge for our cause-minded friends in Middle Tennessee to decide where to allocate their investments to make the greatest impact. The National Museum of African American Music focuses your investments on educating, preserving, and celebrating the central role African Americans play in creating the ...

Posted by Isis Swink

NMAAM Member Highlight: Michael Thomas

Wednesday, September, 2022

Michael Thomas Interview: As NMAAM launches the Development & Membership Newsletter called "Spotlight" this September 2022, we are highlighting NMAAM Member Michael Thomas! Enjoy the very first NMAAM Member interview. NMAAM: What does NMAAM mean to you? Michael Thomas: It’s like having another home!! Every time that I step inside the doors, I feel relaxed a...

Posted by Isis Swink

Nissan Free Admission Wednesdays

Tuesday, September, 2022

Nissan recently renewed and expanded its commitment to offer the first Wednesday of every month at NMAAM free to the public from July 2022 to June 2023. The program aims to create access to the Museum’s immersive exhibits and programs for everyone. Nissan and NMAAM launched the program in early 2022 and received record attendance. On the final day of the offer, NMAAM shattered its ...

Posted by Isis Swink