African American Museum in Minneapolis

Roxanne Givens is a lifelong community leader, award winning entrepreneur,

philanthropist and sixth generation Minneapolitan. Keeping a family Legacy of

commitment to community; Roxanne is known by many as a visionary and advocate for

social change of gender and ethnic equality.

As a Founder of the first African American museum in the State's history Roxanne,

"believes knowledge of the past is the path that leads us to the present and the

future...Knowing our history allows the "collective us" to see the Tapestry of our reality.

Freddie Bell, Host of Beyond 50 Transformation talks about the museum's progress.