PITTSFIELD TWP., MI — An institution that uplifts local Black culture and history has reached another major milestone. For the first time, the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County has a full-time, paid executive director.
Lawrielle West took the helm at AACHM in August excited to help usher in a new chapter for the museum at its new permanent location in a renovated farmhouse dating back about 180 years at 3261 Lohr Road in Pittsfield Township, just outside Ann Arbor.
“Throughout time, the things that have really stayed the same are my caring about community and me being able to find time and space to share stories and uplift Black history and culture,” West said…