This June, we celebrate Pride Month at the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum! It’s a chance to honor and uplift the voices, stories, and contributions of the African American LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is a time to reflect on the progress toward equality and the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community. It’s an opportunity to recognize the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexual orientation, and to celebrate the diversity that enriches our community. #AAHM #museum #PrideMonth #LGBTQCommunity #AfricanAmericanLGBTQ #Support #loveislove #AfricanAmericanHistory #is #AmericanHistory (fb)

The Vince Cullers Group made history as the first full-service advertising agency owned and operated by African Americans! Founded by Vince Cullers, with creative leadership from Vince and operational strength from his wife, Marian Cullers, who later became vice president. The agency broke barriers in a field that had long excluded Black professionals and audiences. The mission? Bold and revolutionary: to open up the advertising world to the African American market and reshape how brands communicated with Black consumers. Starting with less than $10,000 in revenue, the agency rose to national prominence—crafting the iconic Afro-Sheen “Wantu Wazuri” campaign, partnering with major brands like Pizza Hut, Sears, and Kellogg’s, and contributing to cultural landmarks like Soul Train TV and the long-running radio show Lu's Notebook. By 1990, Vince Cullers Advertising had grown to $20 million in annual revenue—proof of the power of vision, representation, and resilience. Today, we honor the legacy of a pioneer who changed the face of advertising forever. #AAHM #museum #OnThisDay #BlackBusinessHistory #VinceCullers #AdHistory #BlackExcellence #RepresentationMatters #AfricanAmericanHistory #is #AmericanHistory (fb)