1973—The Supreme Court decided on Roe v. Wade; the country found out about the Watergate tapes, and the last day of the Wounded Knee protest ended on my birthday. Everyone was looking for justice, sanctuary, and safety. . .Or law … Read More
Press
SAAM BLOG
Growing Up in Southampton
By Ms. Kandi Conquest It was a good Labor Day Weekend. The Summer season was a success; the events and gatherings through the summer brought family and friends together again. Old and new traditions were hailed and celebrated. As fall … Read More
The Everyday People Corner
“Sometimes I’m right and I can be wrong My own beliefs are in my song The butcher, the banker, the drummer and then Makes no difference what group I’m in. I am everyday people, yeah, yeah…” Sylvester (Sly) Stewart I … Read More
SAAM
IN THE NEWS
8/5/2022
ART & SOUL: Hamptons Brings Culture & Live Music Performances by Kenny Lattimore, ESNAVI to the Hamptons
Bronze Magazine
5/26/2021
Southampton African American Museum to open its doors Juneteenth Weekend
Sag Harbor Express
5/26/2021
Southampton African American Museum to open its doors Juneteenth Weekend
27 East/Southampton Press
5/4/2021
Southampton African American Museum set to open on Juneteenth after many delays
Newsday
2/9/2021
Growing Up In Southampton:
A Black Woman’s Perspective with Brenda Simmons
Southampton History Museum
12/30/2019
Southampton to reopen bids for African American museum, citing ‘defective workmanship’ by contractor
Newsday
10/7/2019
Brenda Simmons Meets Roadblocks Head On To Help Complete Southampton African American Museum
27 East
7/6/2018
Groundbreaking Held At Future Site Of The Southampton African American Museum
27 East
11/19/2016
11th Annual African American Film Festival
SouthamptonArtsCenter.com
Link no longer available
4/14/2016
Hillcrest Matters: African Americans Look Back
PeconicPublicBroadcasting.com
Link no longer available
10/1/2014
“Raise Your Voice”: The 9th
Annual African American Film Festival Opens in Southampton
Hamptons Art Hub
9/13/2014
Photo Flash: Southampton
African American Museum
Presents ‘Raise Your Voice’
BroadwayWorld.com