The African American Interpretive Center of Minnesota
AAICM
A non-profit dedicated to sharing the history of Black Minnesotans.
MISSION
MISSION:
The African American Interpretive Center of Minnesota (AAICM) is dedicated to sharing black Minnesota history through exhibitions and events.
VISION:
The African American Interpretive Center will be the preeminent space for the community to reflect on the black experience in Minnesota centered on themes of history, identity, culture, the arts, and community building.
VALUES:
Representation:
We incorporate the history, stories and legacies of black Minnesotans in our exhibits in order to fairly represent the contribution that this community has made to Minnesota society.
Learning:
We will remain dedicated to offering programs that allow our patrons to gain access to knowledge via traditional and community resources.
Exploration:
To explore and find a sense of self within our wider society.
INTEGRITY:
To complete all work with the highest level of transparency and accountability to our community and the public.

UPCOMING
Exhibitions and Events
2021
Outer Experiences: Black Life in Rural and Suburban Minnesota
When: Feb. 25 - June 20
Where: The Minnesota Museum of American Art
Outer Experiences: Black Life in Rural and Suburban Minnesota is a combination of an idea and object driven exhibition exploring the experience of being Black outside of the Twin Cities. The exhibit is based on AAICM’s eponymous digital collection featuring interviews that amplify the voices of Black Minnesotans and the history that connects them to their home. Each interview explores the narrator’s family history, their life in small-town Minnesota, and their experience of living on the margins of Black and white society.
*No tickets required.
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Partners:
The Minnesota Musem of American Art
Sponors:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
The Minnesota Historical Society
Learn more about our previous show, The Builders below by clicking the suggested reading tab.

SUPPORT
You can help create a place for African American history in MN!
Spread the word about upcoming events! The Center can only grow with support and interest from all Minnesotans interested in the history of black people in MN.
Share your expertise! Are you a museum professional who has wisdom, people or resources to share? Contact us at [email protected] to get in touch.
Donate! Donations will go toward funding future exhibits and events.

PAST
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Minnesota's Black Past in Photographs
Inaugural Exhibition
April 2017
WWI: The Black Experience
Panel Discussion
June 2017
AAICM's Lindy Hop Fundraiser
Inaugural Fundraiser
October 2017
1967: The Plymouth Ave. Rebellion
Exhibition
February 2018
The Builders
Exhibition
August 2019
*Star Tribune's Top Art Exhibition of 2019
CONTACT
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