$795 raised by 14 donors
16% complete
$5,000 Goal
PROGRAMS
The Hall of Fame identifies and recognizes educators and those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the educational experiences of African Americans in Dallas County. They are historical and contemporary. Since 2004, 183 individuals have been inducted to the AAEAHP Hall of Fame.
Archives and History focuses on collecting artifacts that chronicle the history of the education of African American students and educators who serve in Dallas County.
Oral History seeks to collect the voices of individuals who impacted or were impacted by Dallas County educational experiences. More than 200 oral histories have been recorded.
Curriculum Modules and Multimedia Exhibit components are being developed for use in schools to share with the community.
The Digital Interactive Wall Project (DIWP), to be housed at the African American Museum, will use high technology systems to bring alive the history and contributions of Dallas County's African American educators and education patrons. Maps, artifacts, videos and voice recordings, and more will come alive to tell the stories of the titans who laid the foundation of education in Dallas County. Ultimately, "The Wall" will be a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate learning environment designed to immerse all museum visitors in this rich history. The fundraising goal for the DIWP is $250,000. The tri-chairs for the fundraising campaign are Dr. Jesse McNeil, Ms. Shirley Fisher, and Dr. Allen Sullivan.
The Children's Center, opened November 1, 2023 and is housed at the African American Museum. It will provide a "hands-on" living history exhibit for young children. The Children's Center is a collaborative project of AAEAHP, the Dallas Independent School District, and the African American Museum.
Social Justice. The Attorneys in the Hall of Fame represent the 20th Century NAACP Campaign against Legal Discrimination and for School Desegregation. These Social Justice Attorneys were influenced by the academic scholarship and social action of W.E.B. Dubois, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington, Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and Paulo Freire. Their Educational Leadership Legacy continues in the social justice archival and training through the AAEAHP Higher Education and Think Tank Initiatives. (In planning phase.)
Dr. Alfred L. Roberts, Sr. Scholarship Program
Since 2015, the AAEAHP has awarded more than $77,000 to 37 high school seniors who are pursuing careers in the field of education.
Mission
To raise awareness of the African American education experience in Dallas County by collecting, preserving archives, recognizing outstanding individuals, supporting students and young educators.
Background
The African American Education Archives and History Program (AAEAHP) was founded in February 2002. Preserving the history is very important so that contemporary society can study the lessons learned through the struggles and triumphs of African American educators, students, and the community. Dr. Alfred L. Roberts Sr. facilitated the development of the AAEAHP, which has several components. Permanent displays of the African American Education Hall of Fame recipients are available for public viewing at the African American Museum.
Specific Needs
Donations are needed to support the collection and recording of oral history from various individuals and to support the scholarship program for high school graduating seniors.
A new thrust is to support the installation of the Digital Interactive Wall Project to be housed at the African American Museum; and to support the development of Prek-3 Curriculum and Materials for the Children's Center for Dallas ISD students, families, and the community.
At the African American Education Archives and History Program, we want to raise awareness of the African American education experience in Dallas County by collecting and preserving archives, recognizing outstanding individuals, and supporting students and young educators of all ethnicities who have supported our efforts. Students, parents and others from different ethnicities benefit from knowing about the diverse contributions of African Americans to the community, nation and world. Preserving history is important so that others can study the lessons learned through the struggles and triumphs of African American educators, students, and the community.
Organization name
African American Education Archives and History Program
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
2419 South Blvd. P. O. 411091