The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, commonly known as The SOJO Museum, has been dedicated to serving youth and families in the South Sacramento area since 1996. It began by developing various creative arts programs under the National Academic Youth Corps, Inc. The museum's mission is to empower youth from culturally diverse backgrounds to expand their minds and imaginations while providing a safe environment that fosters creativity, encourages healthy lifestyles, and builds social skills. After achieving 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 2002, the museum has offered numerous no-cost or low-cost programs, workshops, and activities both on-site and in the community, benefiting thousands of young people.
The museum, situated in the Florin Business Arts Complex, offers educational programs that emphasize diversity and engage children and youth with hands-on art projects. It features murals, art installations, exhibitions, and programs representing different cultures. The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum became an official Sacramento Museum in 2008 and expanded to include a library, media center, and gallery in 2021.
SOJO serves as both a traditional museum and an educational center for children, youth, families, and the local community. SOJO is Sacramento’s only museum featuring African and African American art, artifacts, and multicultural murals. SOJO uses art appreciation to teach civic values, cultural accountability, life skills, and wellness.
Exhibitions and Tours: Our forty exhibits and murals include "Black Cowboys," "Harlem Renaissance," and "Transatlantic Slave Trade." These displays educate visitors on African and African American history while celebrating BIPOC stories.
The Youth Docent Program is a workforce development initiative that trains high school students to become museum docents. Participants learn public speaking, writing, and marketing skills.
Youth Senior Docents
Outreach for the Arts and Education supplements the school curriculum by offering museum tours, workshops, and activities. Field trips, wellness classes, and music education through the Technology and Leadership Academy foster peer engagement and academic success. 
SMUD Shine Summer STEAM Camp
Connect Youth and Seniors Creative Arts Program unites youth and seniors. Seniors share lifelong skills, fostering connections, and preserving cultural knowledge.
Senior Appreciation Awards
African Marketplace is held every first and third Saturday and features a pop-up market highlighting African American business owners, live music, and food for the entire family. We host this marketplace to support small business owners and provide a place for community members to connect and enjoy African American food and culture.
Community Murals Program collaborates with local and national artists to design and paint murals that beautify, improve public spaces, and advance equity for underserved communities. Our mural projects include community paint days and professional development activities for emerging muralists.
