African Diaspora Museology Institute

24/05/2025

The 21-Day Georgia Kulture Keepers Challenge Begins NOW!
May 22 – June 12, 2025
Spotlight: North Georgia Counties
Help us honor the cultural champions in our communities! The African Diaspora Museology Institute (ADMI) is on a mission to identify and recognize at least one Kulture Keeper in each of Georgia’s 159 counties—starting with North Georgia!
A Kulture Keeper is a steward of ancestral memory—those who preserve, share, and protect Black heritage in both formal and informal ways.
They may be:
🔸 Founders of Black museums
🔸 Storytellers & genealogists
🔸 Artists, educators, and elders
🔸 Caretakers of burial grounds or historic homes
🔸 Archivists of Black family history
This initiative is part of ADMI’s ongoing effort to document Black museums and cultural spaces across the African Diaspora. Let's celebrate those ensuring our stories are told for generations to come.
Do you know a Kulture Keeper in any of these counties? Nominate them today!
North Georgia Counties (Region Focus):
Banks, Barrow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Clarke, Dade, Dawson, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Franklin, Gordon, Greene, Habersham, Haralson, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, Whitfield
NOMINATE HERE: [email protected]
Tag a or share their story in the comments!

13/09/2024

Thanks to all who came and supported the African Diaspora Museology Institute as we celebrated our first annual Day of Jazz, Art, and Literary Kulture Gala.
Remember there's still time to give to this fundraiser. So we can continue to make a difference educating about Black museums and and their Kulture Keepers. Donate at https://givebutter.com/pxeTCv and make a difference today. Enjoy a few highlights from the Gala.

13/09/2024

Please support ADMI. Donate at https://givebutter.com/pxeTCv and make a difference today.

13/09/2024

There’s Still Time to Give
The Gala was a beautiful experience but we are still trying to reach half of the earlier goal we set for ourselves. We now need only $2,740 to reach the new goal of $12,500. Please Give today.
Did you know that the African Diaspora Museology Institute (ADMI) will be celebrating 10 years in Savannah and making a difference in the field of Black Museum Anthropology?
Even a donation of $10.00 helps them continue to conduct research and provide services to Black museums and communities and reach their goal of $25,0000 for A Day of Jazz, Art, and Literary Kulture Gala Fundraiser.
Donate at https://givebutter.com/pxeTCv and make a difference today.

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09/09/2024

The Gala on September 7th was something I will always remember. It was well attended despite one of those typical Savannah rainy season rainy days. And, as far as giving, unfortunately, we did not make our fundraising goal. However, today is my actual birthday and you can still help me celebrate by contributing to this campaign.
Did you know that the African Diaspora Museology Institute (ADMI) will be celebrating 10 years in Savannah and making a difference in the field of Black Museum Anthropology? Even a donation of $10.00 helps them to continue to conduct research and provide services to Black museums and communities and be able to reach their goal of $25,0000 for A Day of Jazz, Art, and Literary Kulture Gala Fundraiser. Donate at https://givebutter.com/pxeTCv and make a difference today.

27/08/2024

Did you know that the African Diaspora Museology Institute (ADMI) will be celebrating 10 years in Savannah and making a difference in the field of Black Museum Anthropology? Even a donation of $10.00 helps them to continue to conduct research and provide services to Black museums and communities and be able to reach their goal of $25,0000 for A Day of Jazz, Art, and Literary Kulture Gala Fundraiser. Donate at https://givebutter.com/pxeTCv and make a difference today.

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27/08/2024

Are You Interested In Helping Out The ADMI
The African Diaspora Museology Institute (ADMI) is about to celebrate 10 years in Savannah and making a difference in the field of Black Museum Anthropology. Our African Diaspora museums, archives, and special collections are underrepresented in the field. The ADMI is planning its first major fundraiser to benefit the programs and projects like “Traveling Museum Trunk Tales” that tell the stories of Black Museums and their communities.
Our fundraiser is called “A Day of Jazz, Art, and Literary Kulture” and it's also a Gala. Save the Date: September 7, 2024. Join us from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for Family and Community Activities at the King Tisdell Collage located at 514 East Huntingdon Street, Savannah, GA (Free) The Gala starts with a Pre-Gala Reception featuring the ADMI Traveling Museum Trunk Tales and a featured artist exhibition from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm followed by the A Day of Jazz, Art, and Literary Kulture Gala at the Beach Institute, 502 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA. From 6:00 to 8:00 pm (Ticket Purchase is Required at the website: https://givebutter.com/pxeTCv)
We need your support. The Financial Goal is $25,000

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23/08/2024

Join us on September 7th at The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center to celebrate Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon and support her work. The African Diaspora Museology Institute (ADMI) is working to help Black museums preserve and protect their collections.

Enjoy family activities during the day and a Black Tie Gala in the evening.

Don't miss the Panhandle Slim pop-up art show—proceeds benefit the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation and ADMI. Gala tickets are required; daytime events are free! 🎉🎨

Go here for more information 👉🏿 https://givebutter.com/pxeTCv

13/10/2023

We had a great time last Saturday kicking off the Kiah Kids Kulture Klub at the Citywide boys birthday hosted by Alderwoman Linda Wilder Bryan. Please continue to support this effort of ADMI by buying our book Taig's Gift the Kulture Keepers Cookbook and our tshirts.

30/09/2023

Thanks for listening to the cries of the African Diaspora Museology Institute ADMI for so many years. I can see clearly the smile of Dr. Calvin L. Kiah who promised his wife Virginia a home and museum in this building. So as ADMI prepares to wish him a happy 113th heavenly birthday on October 1st, we want to say we will never forget you and your bride and the work of the Kiah House Museum.

Savannah City Council voted Thursday to allot up to $500,000 for the renovation and restoration of the historic Kiah house.