Mission: Serving as a national repository for collecting, documenting, and preserving the various contributions and achievements of people with Afrikan ancestry throughout the world. To introduce and educate all ethnic groups regarding the history, life, and culture of Afrikans and Afrikans of the Diaspora through our historical exhibits, displays, research,educational outreaches, and educational programs that are inspiring, thought provoking, relevant and accessible to all ethnic groups. To confront racial hatred/racism through the education of Africana Studies.