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The African American Museum Cleveland is hosting an event on February 25, 2024, Sunday 3-6pm, and the 26th, Monday 11am-2pm, to delve into the life of Mansa Musa, famously recognized as the wealthiest individual in history.
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about AAMCLE
Our mission is to store, share, and educate the public on contributions made to the world by people of African descent.
Located in the historic Hough neighborhood of Cleveland since 1984, the African American Museum has served as an institution that has provided cultural awareness, education about Black history, and community events in addition to a collection of artifacts that represent a holistic view of the African diasporic experience.
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When Our People Thrive, Our Community will Thrive.
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(216) 721-6555
location
1765 Crawford Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44106
African American Museum (formerly the Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society Museum) in Cleveland, Ohio was founded in 1953 by Icabod Flewellen.
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