It’s a piece of cloth, sewn together into a small sack. When it was given by an enslaved woman named Rose in
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Charleston’s International African American Museum will remain open to the public, even as the institution prepares to furlough its full staff, including leadership, because of ongoing financial pressure. Museum officials announced that employees will take temporary 20-day furloughs between July
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Charleston’s International African American Museum will remain open to the public, even as the institution prepares to furlough its full staff, including leadership, because of ongoing financial pressure. Museum officials announced that
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(Charleston, SC) — The International African American Museum (IAAM) is proud to announce a new dynamic speakers series, Salon Marronage, that promises to ignite community conversations and inspire change. Dr. Tonya Matthews, president
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Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) has released additional details for opening week events, including a worship service on June 22 and a dedication ceremony community gathering on June 24.
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A place for learning Nine core galleries, a special exhibit space and a genealogy center in the International African American Museum (IAAM) are taking shape to present a sweeping story of the
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By: Dr. Tonya M. Matthews This is a good time to pay attention. Interesting conversations are happening. We are being reminded that imagery has held power since long before Instagram. This past
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It’s a piece of cloth, sewn together into a small sack. When it was given by an enslaved woman named Rose in the mid-1800’s, it held a dress, braid of her hair, pecans,
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The International African American Museum announced today a $500,000 donation from Mary Major and Bill Horton, a couple living 10 miles from Gadsden’s Wharf, the site where more than 40 percent of
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(Charleston, SC) – The International African American Museum names Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, a national leader in African American history and STEM education, as new CEO. 17 months after breaking ground on
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The International African American Museum announced the addition of six new Board members. These six individuals join an already noteworthy board featuring prominent leaders and activists from across the nation. The new
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