The Griot Museum of Black History (The Blackworld History Museum)

The Blackworld History Museum will launch its ambitious Face Forward project to transform the public face of the institution through audience development, interpretive planning, human resource development and technology enhancement. Grant funds will support the hiring of a full-time Manager of Community Education and Interpretation while also providing partial support for the new position of Deputy Director. Matching funds will allow the staff to work with consultants and advisors in audience development activities, website enhancement, and interpretive planning as they develop an institution-wide interpretive style and educational programs to improve visitor understanding and appreciation for Missouri's black heritage. Additional consultants will guide the development of a new strategy for Board recruitment and training to assist them in sustaining the financial needs of a growing museum.