You Should Know: Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD)

(Image Courtesy of www.moadsf.org)

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) is a nonprofit located in downtown San Francisco. Founded in December of 2005, MOAD seeks among other things, to explore the vast influence that people of African descent have had on cultures the world over through the arts. This is further illustrated by the Museum’s mission which is to:

“(showcase) the history, art and the cultural richness that resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. By realizing our mission MoAD connects all people through our shared African heritage.” ( http://www.moadsf.org/about/mission.html).

(Image Courtesy of www.moadsf.org)

The Museum of the African Diaspora contains a series of permanent and travelling exhibits from national and international artists. It also runs various educational programs for the community.

For these reasons and more, MOAD is befitting as the subject of our very first blog post here on Diaspora a Vie. Keep up the good work!

For more information about MOAD’s history, exhibits or programs visit their website. Also if you are ever in the Bay Area... well, you know what to do ;) . 

XOXO, 
Starlight.