Buffalo African American Museum - BAAM

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

06/19/2026

Who tells a city's story?

On Juneteenth, we're revisiting Schondra Aytch's conversation with Brother Clifford Bell, a lifelong activist, author, community organizer, and advocate for preserving Buffalo's Black history.

Alongside Buffalo African American Museum - BAAM board trustee Ellen Harris-Harvey, Bell is helping lead the Together As One campaign, an effort to unite Buffalo's Black history events and organizations through a shared community calendar.

From the civil rights movement to the creation of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in MLK Park, Bell has spent decades ensuring Buffalo's history is remembered and shared with future generations.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/5SZw50ZctS5

Photos by kc kratt

04/19/2026

Karen S. Carter, current COO and a 32-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. A proud graduate of Howard University and member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., her journey started as an intern while still a student.
From joining full-time in 1994 as a Sales Specialist to holding 17 roles across the $40B organization, her rise reflects consistency, leadership, and excellence!

She officially steps into the CEO role on July 1. Congrats to Karen on this well-earned milestone.👏🏾