United States National Slavery Museum official website: usnationalslaverymuseum.org
Bill Cosby is asking every American to donate $8.00 to the new museum. Why $8.00? What does the 8 symbolize? See here: whyeightdollars.
See washingtontimes.com for the article on the gala fundraiser that happened at The Warner Theater in DC in June.
Also see timesdispatch.com
The Founding Board of Directors are:
The Honorable L. Douglas Wilder, Chairman
Mayor, Richmond
Virginia Former Governor of Virginia
Distinguished Professor Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. William Cosby
Educator, Author and Entertainer
Dr. Jacob Gelt Dekker
Founder Museum Kura Hulanda
Mr. John Elkington
CEO of Entertainment Real Estate, Inc.
Dr. John Hope Franklin
Professor Emeritus Duke University
Historian and Author
Dr. William R. Harvey
President, Hampton University
The Late Mrs. Ruby G. Martin, Esq.
Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie
Grandson of former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie
Mr. Larry D. Silver
CEO of Silver Companies
Dr. H. Patrick Swygert
President, Howard University
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