Why It Matters
African Americans have shaped American and global media for more than 100 years, often without systematic preservation.No national institution currently exists with an exclusive focus on African American film and television.NMAAFT addresses national priorities around cultural preservation, media equity, and creative workforce development.
What It Is
The National Museum of African American Film and Television (NMAAFT) is the first national museum solely dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing African American contributions to film, television, and digital media. Planned as a museum, media archive, and workforce development hub, NMAAFT connects history, education, and the future of storytelling.
Organization
National Museum of African American Film and Television (NMAAFT)501(c)(3) national nonprofitNew Orleans, Louisiana