The African-American Museum of Beginnings

The African-American Museum of Beginnings AAMB is a virtually self-funded community museum that inspires & educates all on the history, arts, and Holt Blvd. in Pomona, CA. Please come in at Entrance 3.

The African Museum of Beginnings is the only museum of its kind in the Inland Empire. Here you will find information dating back from 6,000B.C.E to the present. Ancient artifacts and little known African contributions are on full display in this one-of-a kind museum located in the formerly known Indian Hill Mall at Indian Hill Blvd.

The African American Museum of Beginnings is honored to be recognized at the PABSE ( Pomona Alliance of Black School Edu...
02/25/2026

The African American Museum of Beginnings is honored to be recognized at the PABSE ( Pomona Alliance of Black School Educators) special Black History Celebration this Saturday.

Join the community as we celebrate the vision, voice, and positivity of our co-founder, Khalif Rasshan and uplift the legacy of our shared history. (Free Event)

📍 Pomona, CA
🗓 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

12/09/2025

The African-American Museum of Beginnings is moving, learning, and celebrating together. Our first conga lesson brought the community into the rhythms of the African diaspora in Cuba — exploring how drum traditions, dance, and storytelling travel across continents and generations.

This month, our focus is on the Cuban sound and its deep Afro-diasporic roots. Participants learned not just technique, but the cultural meaning behind the rhythms — how music becomes a bridge, a keeper of memory, and a connector of community.

If you’d like to join us for the next session, the details are on the flyer.
Come drum, learn, and celebrate with us.

🎬 Soul Cinema is coming back to the African-American Museum of Beginnings.For years, this program brought our community ...
12/02/2025

🎬 Soul Cinema is coming back to the African-American Museum of Beginnings.
For years, this program brought our community together — laughing, learning, and seeing ourselves reflected on screen. It was storytelling, healing, and celebration all in one.

We’re ready to bring it back.
And today, on Giving Tuesday, you can help make that happen.

Your donation supports:
• Community film nights for all ages
• Culturally rich storytelling rooted in the African diaspora
• A safe, welcoming space for families, youth, and elders
• The legacy of our founder, Khalif Rasshan

When you give, you’re not just funding movies.
You’re restoring a beloved tradition.

❤️ Donate today and help us bring Soul Cinema back.

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The recent rains brought more than just water to our city — they also caused a bit of flooding inside our beloved commun...
11/20/2025

The recent rains brought more than just water to our city — they also caused a bit of flooding inside our beloved community museum. To make sure the space is safe, restored, and welcoming for everyone, the museum will be temporarily closed until December 3.

Even with our main space being repaired, our programming continues.
The November 22 Reading Circle (12pm-2pm) is still happening as scheduled in the room directly across the hall from the museum.
We’d love to see you there.

And as we prepare for our upcoming Luncheon & Awards, you can stay connected by joining our Luncheon Interest List for early ticket updates. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczamZ8I0_IBgk_RiqbW8BTgGRd-0w3bkoZPWwJCVdY9xRdGQ/viewform

Thank you for your patience and for always standing with us. We look forward to reopening and reconnecting with you soon. 💛🏛️🌧️

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11/06/2025

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Address

1460 E Holt Avenue Suite 188
Pomona, CA
91767

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19096202841

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