Events
July 23, 2025
Association of African American Museums 2025
We are looking forward to this year’s Association of African American Museums Conference in Charleston, South Carolina from July 23-25, 2025. This year’s theme is Voices of Democracy: Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
Meet Our Team Heading to AAAM
- Joy Bailey-Bryant, President and Managing Partner, jbaileybryant@lord.ca
- Tiffany Lyons, Senior Consultant, tlyons@lord.ca
- Valerie Guevara, Senior Manager Projects and Operations, vguevara@lord.ca
If you’d like to connect directly at any point during the conference, please reach out! We’d love to talk about how we can work together on your next project.
Our Sessions
Building Legacy Together: A Playbook for Preserving Our Stories
Thursday July 24, 10:30am
Moderator: Joy Bailey-Bryant
Freedom Center of OKC speaks about creative strategies and partnerships coming together to develop a new cultural institution. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Oklahoma’s role in the national Civil Rights Movement and learn about practical approaches for interpreting and preserving democracy’s stories in their own communities.
Amplifying Legacies: Evers, Murray, and the Power of Community Advocacy
Thursday July 24, 3:15pm
Moderators: Tiffany Lyons & Valerie Guevara
This discussion on the enduring legacy of civil rights activism and its ongoing impact on the fight for democracy will explore the contributions of Medgar Evers and Pauli Murray. We will highlight their strategic brilliance and unwavering commitment to equality, and how their legacy through Reena Evers-Everette and The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice continues to inspire contemporary movements for social change.
Navigating the Tides: Courageous Leadership in Uncertain Times
Friday July 25, 10:30am
Joy Bailey-Bryant & Arthur Affleck, III, Executive Director of the Association of Children's Museums
In this pivotal year, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, African American museums stand as vital custodians of democratic narratives. This session will explore the essential role of courageous leadership in safeguarding and amplifying the “Voices of Democracy.” How do we find the silver linings, and where are the ongoing fights that must be fought?