The john gilmore riley foundation in cooperation with the florida african american heritage preservation network (faahpn) will create a new podcast series highlighting some of the thirty african…

The John Gilmore Riley Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network (FAAHPN), received a $126,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (CFDA 45.309). The award, obligated on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports the production and distribution of a monthly podcast series highlighting African American history museums and historical societies across Florida.

FAAHPN will produce and broadcast 35- to 45-minute video and audio podcast episodes featuring a minimum of 15 out of 30 museums within the FAAHPN consortium. The podcasts will showcase main and feature exhibits while incorporating oral histories and perspectives from area historians and community members. Episodes will be distributed across multiple platforms, including FAAHPN's YouTube channel, GIFT TV on Roku, Spotify, and other popular podcast platforms, with follow-up episodes providing opportunities for audience engagement through surveys and question-and-answer segments. This project directly supports the AAHC program's goal of increasing public access to museum and archival collections at African American cultural institutions.

The john gilmore riley foundation in cooperation with the florida african american heritage preservation network (faahpn) will create a new podcast series highlighting some of the thirty african american history museums and historical societies dedicated to preserving, promoting, and educating the public about the rich african american heritage in florida. Faaphn will produce and broadcast video and audio versions of monthly podcasts featuring a minimum of 15 out of 30 museums in the faahpn consortium, providing 35- to 45-minute episodes highlighting main and feature exhibits and educational historical information. The episodes will bring in area historians and citizens to share oral histories and experiences that will provide opportunities for engagements such as survey collection and questions and answers by follow-up episodes. The podcasts will be available across multiple platforms, including faahpn's youtube channel, gift TV on roku, spotify, and other popular podcast platforms.