MoAD celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, & inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora.   The Museum of the African Diaspora opened to the public in 2005 and is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.   MoAD is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and plays a vital role in the local arts community. MoAD is uniquely positioned as one of the few museums in the world focused exclusively on African Diaspora culture and on presenting the rich cultural heritage of the people of Africa and of African descendant cultures all across the globe.