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The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the nation's first museum dedicated to preserving culture, history, and art of African Americans. (701 Arch St.)

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On July 17, we're screening "Can We Kick It?" Join us for this FREE movie night and discussion about history, representation, opportunity, and the future of soccer in America. Check out the trailer for "Can We Kick It?" and register now: https://t.co/Kd5B4KnIJN

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What's more iconic that designing your own Oscars dress? Ruth E. Carter designed and wore this gown for the 2019 Oscars where she won her first Academy Award for costume design. Get your tickets to "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design" now: https://t.co/06FUMylVdA

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Baseball Day is tomorrow at AAMP! Join us for free tours of our new exhibition, "A League Apart," A History of the Philadelphia Pythian Black Base Ball Club and a screening of "The Other Boys of Summer." Learn more: https://t.co/bmNzRwAR5u

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Looking for an educational activity this summer? Explore AAMP's online exhibitions for FREE through our website. Dive into art, history and culture in the comfort of your own home: https://t.co/uCSRlio4Nt

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As we continue to enjoy the culture and joy of the World Cup, we're hosting a screening of "Can We Kick It?" a documentary that explores soccer through the lens of Black culture, community, and identity. Join us for this FREE screening and discussion: https://t.co/Kd5B4KnIJN

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On July 11, we're hosting Baseball Day at the museum featuring programming in celebration of MLB All-Star Weekend and our new exhibition, "A League Apart," which shares the stories of the Philadelphia Negro Leagues and their ongoing legacy. Join us: https://t.co/bmNzRwAR5u

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"I'm telling the unique story of people who built this country," -@therealruthecarter.

Stop by AAMP to learn more about Ruth E. Carter and see her award-winning costume designs in our current exhibition. Get the scoop via CBS Philadelphia: https://t.co/zO9bZWczeq

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The Museum is CLOSED tomorrow for the Fourth of July. We will reopen on Sunday, July 5 at 10 a.m. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

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Films at AAMP Presents: "Can We Kick It?" on Friday, 7/17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Winner of Best Documentary at The People's Film Festival, "Can We Kick It?" explores soccer through the lens of Black culture, community, and identity. Register for free now: https://t.co/Kd5B4KnIJN

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The Association of African American Museums is coming to Philadelphia! In less than two months, museum professionals will gather at the Loews Hotel for the Association's 48th Annual Conference, #AAAM2026. Join us: https://t.co/mmsJCUA0qV

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AAMP is the perfect place to take the kids for a fun and educational activity this summer. Learn about the contributions of African Americans from 1776-1876 with "Audacious Freedom" and dive into art with "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design." https://t.co/06FUMylVdA

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Thank you to @Wawa and all of our generous sponsors for making last week's Juneteenth celebration possible. And to our volunteers, vendors, AAMP staff, and the @july4thphilly team, thank you for helping us celebrate and honor Juneteenth as a community.

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6abc Loves the Arts visited AAMP recently to talk with curator Dr. Michael Wilson about "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design." They discussed iconic costumes, and the culture and history behind Carter's designs. Watch the full clip: https://t.co/ISjfNT4cRC

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We are so grateful to everyone who came together to help us commemorate Juneteenth and mark 50 years of bringing diverse communities together in greater appreciation of the Black experience. The Museum will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow.

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Plan your day with us! Check out our Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party performance schedule so you can shop, eat, and explore the museum on June 19 without missing your favorites on stage. https://t.co/QHAa76x9Y1

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Don't miss your favorite acts at our Juneteenth Block Party! Our headlining performances start at 1 p.m. Make sure to catch Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Leah Jenea and DJ Jazzy Jeff on the Freedom Stage. https://t.co/QHAa76x9Y1

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Spend the day with us tomorrow starting with Free Museum Day courtesy of @wawa at 10 a.m. Then, our Juneteenth Block Party takes place from 12-5 p.m. and the day wraps up on Independence Mall with a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones at 7 p.m. Join us: https://t.co/5cmVxfT0Tq

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Shop Juneteenth items in AAMP's gift shop! Check out special merchandise to commemorate Juneteenth. Plus explore 50th anniversary items, handmade gifts, books and more. The gift shop will be open on Thursday during the Block Party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Join us for a full lineup of Gallery Talks inside the museum on June 19 as part of our Juneteenth Block Party. Admission to the museum will be FREE thanks to @Wawa from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out! https://t.co/QHAa76x9Y1

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Visit our Vendor Village this Friday from noon to 5 p.m., featuring Black-owned businesses, community resources, giveaways, art making, food trucks, line dancing, and more. https://t.co/5cmVxfT0Tq