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Mirma Johnson-Majors. Ph.D. is HOT-Seat Chosen Visionary 62, Adjunct Professor at Chopin State University, from Baltimore, MD

Open The Gates For MUSEUM HISTORY By Using These Simple Tips

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The flood gates are open for black folks who desire careers in Museum History. For so long, black, brown, and poor folks appeared to be left behind in both history and museum opportunities, but because of this week’s Chosen Visionary in HOT-Seat 62

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Mirma Johnson-Majors. Ph.D. is HOT-Seat Chosen Visionary 62, Adjunct Professor at Chopin State University, from Baltimore, MD
Mirma Johnson-Majors. Ph.D. is HOT-Seat Chosen Visionary 62, Adjunct Professor at Chopin State University, from Baltimore, MD

Who is Chosen VIsionary in HOT-Seat 62

Mirma Johnson-Majors, Ph.D., is an Accomplished MUSEUM DIRECTOR AND EDUCATOR with a strong, extensive, more than 10-year leadership record of success directing African American History and Civil Rights museums and educational programs, with a strong emphasis on Community and Constituent services, including previous employment at the Smithsonian Institution. Taught African-American History at the undergraduate and graduate college level.

She’s currently serving students as an Adjunct Professor at Coppin State University (Baltimore MD) and Stevenson University (Owens Mill. MD), additionally has taught graduate-level Museum Studies, American History of Museums as an Adjunct Professor at both Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) and Albany State University (Albany GA).

A few tips for black and brown students majoring in Museum History:

  1. Focus on the goal of mastering all pertinent information necessary to stay relevant
  2. Make sure you take continuing education classes to be in the “current” know
  3. Network as much as possible within the Museum History community on and off-line, and be sure to follow up with all your new contacts to remind them of what you propose to do.

Notable Accomplishments

  1. Award: Fulbright Memorial Fund (FMF) Scholar, Japan, 10/2002
  2. Award: Golden Key Honor Society inducted 2015
  3. Award: Recognized for expertise in building relationships, outreach, training, and technical support for African American communities
  4. College Professor: Chopin State University (Baltimore, MD)
  5. Culture: African American History and Civil Rights museums
  6. Education: Doctor of Education (EdD) in Education Leadership, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
  7. Education: Master of Science (MS) in Museum Leadership, Bank Street College, New York, NY
  8. Education: Certificate, Drew in West Africa Study Program, Drew University, Madison, NJ
  9. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama (Minor in Theater Management), Howard University, Washington, DC
  10. Professor: State University, Albany GA,
  11. Professor: Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD, (Adjunct)
  12. Professor: Morgan State University Baltimore MD, (Adjunct)
  13. Professor: Stevenson University, Owens Mill, MD, (Adjunct)
  14. Teaching: Smithsonian Institution. Taught African American History at the undergraduate and graduate college level
  15. Writing: Historical Consultant for a Children’s Book: Schaefer, Lola M. (1999), Martin Luther King Jr., Capstone, Press, Mankato, IL (BUY HERE)
  16. Writing: Johnson-Majors, M. (1999), Theater in the Science Curriculum, Workshop/Lecture at the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC

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When Mirma Johnson-Majors is not saving the world to relax, she enjoys being a lady, including hair, nails, and spa time. She enjoys every level of pampering, and travel is a must. Use the comments section below to leave a message for Dr. Johnson-Majors or get in touch with anyone from the Urban Academics Roundtable.

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