On Sunday, October 24, AACHM opened its doors at 1528 Pontiac Trail to a “sold-out” crowd of patrons and friends. Highlights of this historic event can be seen on the AACHM Facebook page. AACHM has now launched its Fall 2021 online fundraiser, Holding Space for African-American History. Our overarching fundraising goal is to raise $50,000 by January 1st and we are asking AACHM supporters for your help in reaching this goal. As we approach our annual Kwanzaa celebration, we have created fundraising teams based on the seven Kwanzaa principles. My team is Ujima representing Collective Work and Responsibility. We hope that we can count on you to support our efforts by donating to my fundraising team or AACHM  fundraising page, or by sending a donation to the AACHM, PO Box 130724, Ann Abor, MI 48113. The AACHM network of supporters and your friends, colleagues and families are a powerful force in our community. We value your support and dedication to the museum’s efforts. What better way to continue to shine light on the contributions of African-Americans in Washtenaw County and build a lasting legacy than through a vibrant AACHM. Every contribution counts, both large and small, to building our future by preserving our past. We hope that we can count on you to join us. Together we can Hold Space for African American History in Washtenaw County. With sincere thanks, Ellen Copeland-Brown LaTonya Berryhill