The museum will be closed from December 21, 2025 thru January 5, 2026, reopening on January 6, 2026. Thank you for supporting the museum in 2025. Happy Holidays.

Leadership

Coventry Royster Cowens

Co-Founder, Museum Manager

Ms. Cowens has worked as an assistant director of multicultural programs and services at a Twin Cities university. She also worked in the computer technology industry, academy and social services. Ms. Cowens has volunteered with Camp Friendship and the LTL International Leadership Institute and local African and African American history projects.

Tina Burnside

Co-founder, Curator & Development

Tina Burnside is the museum's curator and development team lead. Ms. Burnside is a civil rights attorney and writer in Minneapolis. She has worked on several projects for the Minnesota Historical Society and the Hennepin History Museum related to African American history in Minnesota. Ms. Burnside is also an author and playwright.

Board Members

Verlena Flournoy Matey-Keke

Secretary

Verlena Flournoy Matey-Keke is the lead historian for the Dr. Martin Luther King Park Legacy Council in South Minneapolis. She is a DNA-certified returnee to her country of origin, Cameroon; and is a lifelong student of African American history.

Clarence Jones

Board Member

Clarence Jones has been involved in community health engagement activities for more than 40 years. Semi-retired, he is currently engaged with Hue-MAN, University of Minnesota, his church, and other community boards.

Jack Rainey Jr.

Treasurer

Jack Rainey, Jr. worked in the architecture and design field for 30 years in California. A native of Minneapolis, he currently volunteers with the Minnesota Government Relations Advisory Committee (GRAC) and other non-profit organizations.

Address

1256 Penn Avenue N.
Fourth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Hours

Tuesdays – Fridays 1pm – 5pm

Saturdays 10am – 2pm

Contact Us

info@maahmg.org