The museum is operated by the Indianapolis Public School (IPS) system and features exhibitions on local, state, national, and international African American history.

The founding curator at the time of its inception, Gilbert L.Taylor, also served as a teacher in the Indianapolis Public School system.

[6][7] Taylor was a Crispus Attucks High School and an Indiana Central College graduate.

[6] He was also well connected in his community as part of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Witherspoon Presbyterian Church.

[2][6] The initial artifacts collected were old photos, certificates, diplomas, awards, fezzes from masonic orders, hot combs, a complete set of Crispus Attucks High School yearbooks, and history of the Attucks music department.

[11] The building is located within Crispus Attucks High School at 1140 M.L.K., street door #13, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA.