March 7th 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Dan Moore Sr., the founder and CEO of the APEX, Atlanta's oldest Black history museum. At the age of 88, Moore leaves behind a legacy that spans over four decades of dedication to his community and the museum that he created. The APEX announced his passing on their website this past Tuesday, asking for prayers for Moore's family and the extended APEX family.
Born on November 20, 1935 in Philadelphia, Moore later moved to Atlanta in 1974 and founded the African-American Panoramic Experience museum in 1978. Located in the historic Sweet Auburn district, the APEX is the only museum solely dedicated to sharing the rich and often overlooked history of the African Diaspora. Moore's inspiration for creating the museum came from learning about the life and activism of Benjamin E. Mays, a thought that he shared in a 2023 interview with The Champion.
Moore's dream of a Black history museum in Atlanta became a reality thanks to a generous donor who gifted him with the funds to purchase the building at 135 Auburn Avenue. Since then, the APEX has welcomed over 65,000 visitors through its doors, educating and enlightening them about the African Diaspora. Moore was not only a museum founder, but also a filmmaker, producing several documentaries such as The Journey, Sweet Auburn Street of Pride, and Welcome Home, which documented his trip to Liberia, West Africa.
In recognition of his tireless activism and contributions, Moore received the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in October 2023. His impact and influence will be remembered by many, including his two sons, Dan Jr. and Edwin Moore, his six grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren, as reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
For those who wish to pay their respects, a public viewing will be held on March 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel in Atlanta. The funeral service will take place the following day, Saturday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at the Midway Missionary Baptist Church in College Park, GA. Let us all come together to honor and celebrate the life of Dan Moore Sr., a man who dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the history of the African Diaspora. May he rest in peace.
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