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The Virtual Museum Site will consist of:

1. Mother Africa: The evolution of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math history and demographics of Africa B.C., all the way up to and including the slave trade, the economics of human trafficking and the destination of the slaves;
2. The Transition: The journey of no return;
3. Establishment of Slavery in America: An illustration of Slavery up through the reconstruction period in America and the STEM contributions of Black Americans despite their plight, including the Civil War;
4. Freedom Not Realized: Teaching people the STEM contributions of Black Americans during this period in history and the transition from reconstruction up to the Civil Rights Era;
5. The Civil Rights Era to the 21st Century: Teaching the public about the STEM contributions of Black Americans that started Silicon Valley, up to the inauguration of a Black President; and
6. The Black Legends Hall of Fame - Silicon Valley: A permanent recognition of Silicon Valley Black Legends, living or deceased who made significant contributions in science, technology, engineering, math and more that improved the quality of life of people in Silicon Valley and throughout the world.

The Physical Facility will consist of:

1. Mother Africa: The evolution of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math history and demographics of Africa B.C., all the way up to and including the slave trade, the economics of human trafficking and the destination of the slaves;
2. The Transition: The journey of no return;
3. Establishment of Slavery in America: An illustration of Slavery up through the reconstruction period in America and the STEM contributions of Black Americans despite their plight, including the Civil War;
4. Freedom Not Realized: Teaching people the STEM contributions of Black Americans during this period in history and the transition from reconstruction up to the Civil Rights Era;
5. The Civil Rights Era to the 21st Century: Teaching the public about the STEM contributions of Black Americans that started Silicon Valley, up to the inauguration of a Black President; and
6. The Black Legends Hall of Fame - Silicon Valley: A permanent recognition of Silicon Valley Black Legends, living or deceased who made significant contributions in science, technology, engineering, math and more that improved the quality of life of people in Silicon Valley and throughout the world.

• A 300-Seat Theater for seminars or events;
• Conference Rooms for inter-active workshops;
• An Administration & Operations Office; and
• Retail space to sell and purchase souvenirs

The Black Legend Awards Ceremony is a fundraiser for the Collaborative Committee, which will honor the Black Pioneers of Silicon Valley. It is also an opportunity to educate the youth and the community about the contributions made by these outstanding citizens.

• Grant writing
• Business Partnerships
• Donations
• Sponsorships
• Fundraisers