LECTURES AND PROGRAMS

Throughout its history the African American Museum has sponsored lectures and conferences to educate the community about the African American experience. The Museum has sponsored lecture series such as the African American Heritage series, the Thelma Thompson Daniels Lecture series for Women’s History Month, and the ARCO Lecture Series. The Museum has pioneered two conferences: The Biennial Black Women’s Conference and the African American History in Texas Conference.

FEATURED Lectures & Programs

Lawanda Banks Live Reading and Book Signing

Saturday, August 10, 2024 | Book Signing 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Lawanda Banks is a multifaceted professional known for her roles as a certified teacher in the State of Texas, entrepreneur, and published author. With a career spanning over two decades in education, Lawanda began her journey in 2000 and holds a Secondary Education Teaching Certification from Micro Teachers College in Kingston, Jamaica. She furthered her academic pursuits with a Bachelor of Science Degree in University Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

The public is invited to the book signing held in the downstairs classroom at the African American Museum, Dallas from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. You can purchase her book for $20.

South Dallas Children's Choir

Calling children ages 8 to 15 years old

The South Dallas Children’s Choir is looking for passionate singers and performers of all backgrounds who are able to demonstrate strong musicianship. Singers should be able to demonstrate focused behavior as they are developing their musicality.

Young Professionals Council

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The Young Professionals Council of the African American Museum, Dallas celebrate, educate, and empower the next generationof leaders to display appreciation of the advancement of African American History and Culture.

Sankofa Youth Theatre

1st & 3rd Saturdays Each Month - 1pm to 4pm

🌟 Discover Your Talent at the African American Museum Dallas! 🌟

Calling all young stars aged 12 to 19! Unleash your potential with our FREE classes in singing, dancing, and acting! 🎤💃🎭

🌟 What’s in Store for You:

Expert training in singing, dancing, and acting skills.
The chance to shine in 3 major productions at the African American Museum Dallas!
Classes held every 1st and 3rd Saturday at the museum.

Ready to take the stage? Contact Willie Minor at 214-78-7164 for more information and secure your spot in the limelight! 🌟

The Science of Art Summer Camp - 2024

May 28th - June 28th, 8am to 5pm

The Science of Arts Summer Camp at the African American Museum will engage students ages 8-15 in the creation of art projects through the lens of science, problem solving, and research of African and African American history. One six-week comprehensive camp will be offered. To guarantee maximum and high quality learning, enrollment will be limited to 50 students. Students will develop skills that support their academic growth and learning goals such as team building, strategic thinking, project planning and execution. Three central objectives of The Science of Art Camp are to provide an environment where young people can discover and utilize the resources and collections at the African American Museum; to connect the imbedded principles of science, technology and art of cultural identity and expression; and to create and launch the Science of Art blog to interact with their peers throughout the Diaspora providing information, art work, original stories and news about their work that connects them to young scholars and artists worldwide. Scholarships are available.