The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum has announced a familiar face as its new executive director and curator.
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Doug Robbins has been involved in many community initiatives, including co-chair of the inaugural Black Excellence Awards earlier this year. He formerly served as marketing director for the African Heritage Network.
“We are delighted to welcome Doug as our new executive director-curator. His proven leadership, dedication to community engagement, and expertise in historical preservation make him the perfect fit for this role,” Dorothy Wallace, society and museum president, said in a release Friday.
“We’re confident that Doug will bring fresh energy and innovative ideas to help us further our mission of preserving and promoting Black history in Chatham-Kent and beyond.”
In his new role, Robbins will lead the curation and management of museum exhibits, conduct guided tours and organize community events, while preserving the society’s archival collections.
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He will also oversee grant writing, fundraising, community outreach and programming.
“I’m honored to step into this role and work alongside the community to preserve and share the powerful stories of resilience, culture and history,” Robbins said.
“I look forward to leading new projects and ensuring that the rich heritage we safeguard reaches even more audiences.”
In the release, the museum noted that it has become a hub for education, culture and historical preservation.
“Under Doug Robbins’ leadership, the organization will continue its mission to be a vital resource for understanding the contributions and experiences of Black Canadians,” it added.
The museum is located in the WISH Center at 177 King St. E. in Chatham. For more information, visit https://ckbhs.org/
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