Freedom Day at NAAM

Join us on November Freedom Day as we celebrate Benjamin Banneker’s Birthday Bash and honor the legacy of this self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and inventor.

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Experience Night Chapel

This traveling sacred structure by designer Michael Bennett and Studio Kër reimagines sacred space as mobile, inclusive, and restorative. Centered on healing and connection, it invites all to gather, reflect, and belong. Visit and be part of the experience.

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Interactive Story Time

Enjoy an interactive reading of “I Promise” by NBA superstar LeBron James, an inspiring picture book that reminds readers that tomorrow’s success begins with the commitments we make today. Through lively words and vibrant illustrations, I Promise encourages children to dream big, work hard, and care for themselves and their community—showing that greatness starts with keeping our promises.

Who Makes Change for You?

Share your story of the everyday heroes who inspire you — mentors, teachers, healers, and community builders. Your voice helps extend the History Lives Here tribute and reminds us that history lives in all of us.

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