AfroMainStreet Places of interest nationally and locally.

A place.African American Museum and Library at Oakland

African American Museum and Library at Oakland...Oakland,CA

A museum and library collection dedicated to preserving African American history, and culture.

Apex Museum...Atlanta,GA

Located on Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn historic district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Apex Museum was founded in 1978 by Mr. Dan Moore.

A place.Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History...Detroit,MI

One of America's oldest museums of African American History. Dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans.

A place.California African American Museum

California African American Museum...Los Angeles,CA

The museum focuses on African Americans culture and history in California and western US.

The Studio Museum in Harlem....New York,NY

he Studio Museum in Harlem is an American art museum devoted to the work of African American artists.

A place.International African American Museum

International African American Museum... Charleston,SC

The International African American Museum tells the unvarnished stories of the African American experience across generations.14 Wharfside Street Charleston.

A place.Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture...Washington,DC

Located on the National Mall next to the Washington Monument.

Apollo Theater...New York,NY

Opened in 1913 as a burlesque and only served whites. patrons. In 1934 it became a venue for black performers. Frank Schiffman and family operated the theater from 1935. Manhattan borough president Percy Sutton bought it at an auction in 1981. The Apollo reopened in 1985 following a major refurbishment that saw the construction of new recording studios. In 1991, the New York State Urban Development Corporation bought the Apollo and assigned its operation to the nonprofit Apollo Theater Foundation.

A place.Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park...Atlanta,GA

The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park covers several sites in Atlanta, Georgia related to the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Motown Museum...Detroit,MI

Located at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan, near the New Center area. The house was purchased by Motown founder Berry Gordy in 1959. Motown Record label broke barriers and paved the way for super stars like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, to name a few.

Bronzeville Walk of Fame....Chicago,IL

Over 100 neighborhood residents are celebrated on the Bronzeville Walk of Fame. Honoring extraordinary contributions to the community of 91 African American's . Their plaques are on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks of ten blocks. At 26th Pl. and 35th St., the area is a permanent outdoor exhibit.