Melissa Pluta Parker

Holy City Sinner: Applications open for the International African Museum’s Faith Based Advisory Council

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | December 9, 2023

The International African American Museum (IAAM), which officially opened June of 2023 to the public, is accepting applications for its Faith Based Education and Engagement Advisory Council. Comprised of committed, knowledgeable, spiritually and geographically diverse faith-based partners, IAAM’s Faith Based Education and Engagement Advisory Council focuses on engaging faith-based communities, denominational and interfaith leaders and …

Applications open for the International African Museum’s Faith Based Advisory Council

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | December 5, 2023

Charleston, S.C.– The International African American Museum (IAAM), which officially opened June of 2023 to the public, is accepting applications for its Faith Based Education and Engagement Advisory Council.   Comprised of committed, knowledgeable, spiritually and geographically diverse faith-based partners, IAAM’s Faith Based Education and Engagement Advisory Council focuses on engaging faith-based communities, denominational and …

International African American Museum sets day to honor Masons

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | November 22, 2023

WHAT: The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of South Carolina Day at the International African American Museum WHEN: Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The International African American Museum / 14 Wharfside Street / Charleston, S.C. 29401 DETAILS: The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host members of the Most …

Town Carolina: International African American Museum: Long and Winding Road

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | November 15, 2023

It’s been a long time coming—23 years, to be exact. It took that long to muster the support and funding required to create the International African American Museum. It was in 2000 that former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr., voiced a need for the museum in his State of the City address. “The museum …

PBS News Hour: New museum honors untold stories of enslaved Africans through genealogy

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | November 15, 2023

Digging deeply into family lineage has taken off in recent years, with some estimates putting the number of visits to genealogy Web sites at over 100 million a year. The newly opened International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, aims to honor untold stories at one of America’s most sacred sites. Part of that …

Post and Courier: Commentary: Health equity for African Americans demands diversity in clinical trials

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | November 10, 2023

By Tonya M. Matthews and Stacy Pagos Haller To grow up African American is to experience health inequity first-hand, everywhere, all the time. You see loved ones and friends who aren’t well but can’t or won’t see a doctor to find out why, while others find out why but can’t afford the treatment they need. …

Frampton Construction Quarterly News Bulletin – 2023 Q3

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | October 30, 2023

Frampton Construction has issued its fall quarterly newsletter. Link here to view and learn about the latest happenings at Frampton Construction.  

Post and Courier: Charleston’s first big tourism draw of 2024 opens its box office

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | October 5, 2023

Last year’s rates for general admission ranged from $35 to $85. Bank: IAAM’s ‘on us’ A new corporate partnership involving the International African American Museum will offer free general admission on the first full weekend of each month to Bank… Link here to read more  

Frampton Construction expands operations with new office in Charleston

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | October 4, 2023

Charleston, S.C. — Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has expanded its operations with the construction of a new office building in Charleston, S.C. The $12.9 million investment will create 69 new jobs. “Frampton Construction’s decision to expand its regional headquarters in Charleston County …

Southeast Real Estate Business: No Days Off for Construction Firms

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | September 29, 2023

Southeast Real Estate Business interviewed Frampton Construction for an article appearing in their September 2023 issue. Link here