PAAMHA envisions a future where African American and multicultural history is owned, controlled, and economically beneficial to the communities from which it originates — creating generational wealth, pride, and global cultural exchange.
PAAMHA was established to address a critical gap: while African American and multicultural communities have played a foundational role in shaping America’s cultural, economic, and social landscape, they have historically had limited ownership, control, and financial benefit from the preservation, interpretation, and presentation of their own history and heritage.
PAAMHA corrects this imbalance by ensuring that heritage is:
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Community-led
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Economically productive
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Historically accurate
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Sustainably funded
The Team.
President
Wiley Morton
is a national leader in cultural preservation, community revitalization, and youth development. As the president of PAAMHA, Wiley champions innovative programs that celebrate African American and multicultural heritage, rebuild historic communities founded by formerly enslaved people, and create economic opportunities through tourism, education, fashion, and the arts.
With a deep-rooted commitment to empowerment, Morton brings decades of leadership experience — from his time as president emeritus of the Modeling Association of America International (MAAI.org) to his role as regional director for Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International, where he mentored and promoted the next generation of talent nationwide.
Morton is also a retired U.S. military service member and earned a Bachelor of Science in public administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His work spans public, private, and nonprofit sectors — building sustainable models to uplift underserved communities through youth initiatives, cultural festivals, cooperative businesses, and historic preservation projects.
Through PAAMHA, Wiley continues to cultivate legacy, pride, and progress — helping individuals and communities thrive while honoring the rich, often untold, history of African American resilience and achievement.