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African American Museum in Philadelphia
Founded in 1976, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret, and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. The museum interprets and presents the achievements and aspirations of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the current day, including historical and contemporary topics such as the Civil Rights Movement, medicine, politics, religion, sports, and entertainment.