What does AAHC mean in COMMISSIONS

The African American Heritage Commission (AAHC) is a public agency charged with preserving and protecting the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans in Connecticut. AAHC's mission is to promote research, education, and appreciation for the accomplishments and challenges of those of African descent, locally or statewide.

AAHC coordinates activities designed to promote educational opportunities and public awareness about the accomplishments and contributions of Connecticut's African-American communities. This includes providing educational programming at local museums and other cultural institutions, sponsoring events to honor individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to Connecticut’s culture and history, advocating for recognition of persons of African descent who are living or who are deceased, preserving physical structures associated with the state’s African-American heritage, connecting volunteers with organizations that work to promote this shared heritage, conducting surveys which document historic sites in the state related to this history.

AAHC offers an annual scholarship program for college bound students as well as numerous exhibits and programs throughout the year. Additionally they offer The Freedom Trail project which reviews historic sites throughout Connecticut related to African-American heritage. They also coordinate "Lecture Series" which typically occur during Black History Month which highlight significant achievements by people of African ancestry throughout the world.

Yes! The agency maintains an extensive library of materials available to schools across the state about both Connecticut's rich cultural history as well as notable people from around the nation or world who have made significant contributions to society through their work. Additionally there are many interactive learning activities available online on their website geared towards teaching students about different aspects of Black History in a fun and engaging way.

Absolutely! Volunteers play an important role in helping AAHC achieve its mission by supporting exhibits or attending community events. Additionally they can help with research efforts through contributing documents from local archives or oral histories from interviews conducted with members in the community.

Yes! Grants can be applied for from various sources including government agencies as well as private foundations that align with the mission goals of expanding knowledge regarding this shared history both locally and nationally.

In order to become involved with your local commission you should contact them directly either by phone or online - details can usually be found on their website - so you can learn more about their activities in your area. Additionally they often publicise upcoming meetings or events where you may wish to get involved further.

Contributions may be made financially via check or online donation form on their website. Those looking for a more hands-on approach may do so by volunteering at events sponsored by the commission or donating books, artifacts, documents etc., related to local history/culture that could potentially be used for projects run through AAHC.

Yes! There may be times when internships are offered depending on current needs within AAAHCC's operations although these positions tend not fill up quickly due primarily because they usually require extensive background knowledge relating to either education/history/cultural studies etc.. However applications can still be submitted if you feel you meet all eligibility criteria set out by them.