“Who chooses who’s lives get preserved and retold? Every life deserves respect and lives of the poor deserve as much historical support as the rich and famous” said Jennings. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: A Look Inside the Lower East Side Tenement Museum ()
The museum celebrates the stories of working class immigrants who have lived in the building, restoring rooms to various periods of time. Between the 19th and 21st centuries over 7,000 people from 20 nations lived in the building. The museum is located in a large block of apartments in New York. Jenning’s Uncle taught him family values and that all stories matter – something he embodies at the Tenement Museum. However, their lives have been very different as the world has evolved to be more accepting towards the LGBTQ+ community. He died the same age that Jennings is now. He could no longer bear the oppression he faced, hiding who he really was.
It was only after his death that Jennings find out Uncle Mickey was also gay. He told attendees about his Uncle Mickey who drank himself to death. Kevin Jennings, President of the Tenement Museum and Former Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education in the Obama administration, was the first keynote talk. There were pro-noun ribbons for badges and restroom signs to make the conference a safe space for all who attended it. If applicable, sessions also started by acknowledging the white privilege of the speakers. The opening ceremony had a native blessing and sessions started with an appreciation of the stolen land the session was taking place on. Inclusion- means everyoneĪs part of the AAM’s Diversity, Equality, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) initiative, Dr Johnnetta Cole and Dr Nicole Ivy recently launched the Facing Change Report addressing race, LGBTQ+ and inclusion issues facing staff, visitors and leaders in the industry.ĪAM had considered the inclusion of everyone in every aspect of the show. Museums are also contributing largely to the US economy, AAM’s Museums as Economic Engines report shows museums add $50 billion to the US GDP, 726,000 jobs and $12 billion in revenue tax. A museum visit shouldn’t just be a field day at the end of term” Lott said. However, museums need to be fabricated into the school system to really make effective change. “Too often educators and museums develop programmes separately in a vacuum. “Museums matter to these kids to provide memorable experiences, inspire them, spark creativity and importantly keep learning fun!” The US is struggling to fill 6 million skilled jobs as the workforce isn’t educated for it” said Lott.
“1/4 of kids entering kindergarten this year won’t graduate on time. This year’s conference theme was Museums on the Rise- Educate, Engage, Elevate which Laura Lott, President of AAM addressed in her welcoming speech, focusing in part on the important role that museums have in the education system. The host city has over 70 museums and a vibrant attractions scene including the Heard Museum, The Arizona Science Center, The Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens. Click Tap any ribbon to configure and add it to your rack.The American Alliance of Museums Association (AAM) welcomed attendees to the 2018 Annual Show and Expo held May 6th through May 9th in Phoenix, Arizona.
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