Microsoft Corp. today announced that it is the official technology sponsor for Tavis Smiley’s America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition, which opens in Atlanta next month as part of its four-year mobile tour. Along with making a software and cash donation, Microsoft has committed to relaunching the new America I AM Web site, http://americaiam.org.
America I AM is presented by Tavis Smiley and celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to America. Featuring more than 200 extraordinary artifacts, photographs, music and videos, America I AM: The African American Imprint highlights how people throughout American history have shaped lives, history and culture. The exhibition is organized by Arts and Exhibitions International and Cincinnati Museum Center.