NOMMO Frameworks:
Defend The Legacy: A Toolkit for Protecting Black History, Artists And Museums
The "Defend The Legacy" toolkit is an essential resource designed to help Black communities, museums, and advocates preserve significant aspects of American history amid ongoing threats of erasure. Launched in 2026, this toolkit aims to support educational efforts and provide a framework for the 250th anniversary of the United States and the centennial celebration of Black History Month.
Targeting educators, curators, artists, organizers, and students, the toolkit offers innovative strategies to highlight museums and underrepresented Black stories and to promote a deeper understanding of Black history within the broader context of American history.
Support for the creation and development of “Defend The Legacy” has been provided through The Black Genius Foundation’s Strokes of Genius Program.
Launched in 2026, NOMMO’s and Freedom School Online’s "Defend The Legacy" toolkit empowers Black communities, museums, and advocates to preserve endangered aspects of American history.
This toolkit provides valuable resources for sharing and strengthening Black history, including tools for teaching and highlighting underrepresented stories. It aims to help ensure that the contributions and experiences of Black individuals are recognized and preserved. Enjoy!
Support for the creation and development of Defend the Legacy has been provided through The Black Genius Foundation’s Strokes of Genius Program.
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The Defend the Legacy Toolkit has already begun circulating among cultural workers, educators, and institutions worldwide.
• 50,000+ professional impressions
• 1,400+ engagements from historians, curators, educators, and cultural leaders
• 240+ reposts across professional networks
• Engagement from professionals in 29 countries globally