National African American Archives

What we Represent The National African-American Archives and Museum is committed to the collection and preservation of African-American history of those who have made significant contributions to the progress of African-Americans. We are here to teach African-American children and others the importance of their history and the value of our heritage. What we represent is a living monument of the strength, tenacity, and intelligence of a people who were brought from their homeland, subjected to many years of oppression, but managed to survive. In this survival, we have made many substantial contributions in art, medicine, politics, technology, science, space exploration, sports, and other fields. The paths that were trod were difficult, but in spite of these difficulties, many inspiring records have been left behind for future generations.