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To strive for and maintain unity in the family,
community, nation and race

Umoja

Self Determination

Kujichagulia

Collective Work and Responsibility

Ujima

Cooperative Economics

Ujamma

Purpose

Nia

Creativity

Kuumba

Faith

Imani

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Our Story
Harlem, New York, in 1972, a group of men and women of African descent came together to establish what became The Genesis Museum of International Black Culture. A 501(c)-(3)
nonprofit organization charted by the Education Department of the State of New York for the
purpose of providing history, arts and cultural educational programs and services by collecting,
documenting, disseminating, celebrating and exhibiting the rich history, culture, arts and
sciences of International Black & African peoples. Initially named The Genesis Museum is now
The Harlem International Museum
of Black History & Culture
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Culture is Medicine
A major goal of Harlem International Museum is not only to demonstrate the universality of Black Culture but the interdependence of all cultures.

“If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition; it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.”

- Dr. CARTER G. WOODSON, Father of Black History
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andi Owens, Founder & Curator Emeritus
Dr. Sandra Epps, Interim Board Chairmen
Donald Clayton, Co-Founder Executive Director
Dr. Lonnetta M . Gaines, Education Committee
Diana Jenkins, Board Secretary
Israel Velazquez, Board Treasurer

MUSEUM STAFF
Donald Clayton, Executive Director
Dian Champher, Administrative Assistance
Ayo Clayton, Web Design & Social Media

CONSULTANTS
Merle Bush, Writer Editor

Welcome to Harlem Museum

by Donald Clayton