Black History

Museum of Diversity offers virtual reality experience amid planning of brick and mortar location

July 27th, 2022

The Museum of Diversity, an interactive educational organization, aims to “educate, inspire and foster greater unity amongst all in [their] communities through immersive and interactive experiences that highlight the rich heritage and culture of the black and minority-ethnic communities.” (Courtesy of Museum of Diversity)

With diversity at the center of its mission, the Museum of Diversity has set out to share the rich, complete history of African people within the community.

The museum centers duty, inclusion, vision, equity, respect, solidarity, identity, tenacity and youth as the main pillars of its objective, and has conducted several outreach efforts involving lower-school and university initiatives.

As the museum works toward creating a brick and mortar location, virtual reality has become an invaluable vehicle for its community storytelling.

President and CEO Kuku Richards joined “Closer Look” on Tuesday to share her recognition of technology’s growing integration into the mainstream as a resource for education and for representation within the Black community.

Troy Richards, Chairman and CEO of MoD, also highlighted the museum’s mission to educate and challenge the community, while providing them with messages they can connect with.