Founded July 5, 2013, Maison Noire Américaine (MNA) is a soul-stirring arts and cultural nonprofit organization designed to educate and inspire people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds about the African American presence, experience, and influence in France.MNA serves as an au current information portal and all-encompassing resource center that engages individuals interested in and/or traveling to France—be it for academic research, business, or leisure—who wish to explore the rich history of African Americans in France, and connect authentically with today’s African Diaspora communities in Paris and beyond.