AAHRC

With years of experience coordinating African American public history and cultural heritage programs and projects, Dr. Brandon A. Owens, Sr. founded AAHRC – African American Historical Research and Consulting, LLC.  AAHRC (African American Historical Research and Consulting) is dedicated to facilitating the preservation, exploration, and dissemination of stories that embody the rich and diverse experiences of African and African American communities around the world. Founded with a global perspective, our purpose is to assist families, museums, archives, libraries, non-profits, and other public history organizations in sharing narratives that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of African and African American history, culture, and heritage.

 

Our commitment extends to bridging the gaps in historical knowledge and ensuring that the voices, struggles, triumphs, and contributions of African and African American individuals are not only preserved but vividly told. AAHRC serves as a catalyst for storytelling, utilizing research, consultation, and innovative approaches to weave a tapestry of narratives that reflect the depth and breadth of the African and African American experience. At the core of our purpose is the belief that storytelling is a powerful tool for education, empowerment, and fostering connections across communities and generations. Through collaborative partnerships and a commitment to historical accuracy, AAHRC strives to uncover hidden narratives, challenge historical silences, and contribute to a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of the past. As an organization, we aim to inspire a global audience to engage with, appreciate, and learn from the stories we curate. By providing support, expertise, and resources, AAHRC empowers individuals and institutions to become storytellers, archivists, and advocates for a more comprehensive and interconnected historical narrative that celebrates the resilience and achievements of African and African American communities worldwide. 

 

Dr. Owens is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic plan of the consulting firm and has nearly a decade of experience in various capacities at libraries, archives, and museums at African American churches and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He currently serves as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. As the first private, black-owned and operated historically black university in the United States, Wilberforce University has a rich and remarkable history of African American education, religious life, and cultural development. 

 

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