The Venice Biennale is one of the most significant exhibitions in the contemporary art world: a revered showcase of international artists representing their home countries and vying for glory. Founded in 1895, it is one of art’s oldest and most celebrated stages, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. And this April, when the 60th annual Biennale opens, …
ABCNews Channel 4: Renowned filmmaker Julie Dash to speak at International African American Museum
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The International African American Museum announced they will host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash in March in honor of Women’s History Month. Dash will be speaking at the museum on March 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a reception to follow. Read More
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IAAM to host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash
Event will celebrate Women’s History Month Charleston, S.C. – In honor of Women’s History Month, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash, on March 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The program will be take place at IAAM, located at 14 Wharfside Street, with a reception …
Malika Pryor speaks with Fox News Now about IAAM’s MLK Day Celebration
In early January of 2024, Malika Pryor joined Leyla Gulen of Fox News Now to speak about the International African American Museum and offer a look at IAAM’s MLK Day events. Watch the interview here:
Fox News Now speaks with IAAM’s Brandon Reid
Brandon Reid, public historian for the International African American Museum, talks about events and celebrations at the IAAM leading into 2024. View the segment here:
CRBJ BizWire: Dr. Frank Thomas set to honor the 100th birthday of James Baldwin at IAAM
in the headlines in Charleston Regional Business Journal today is International African American Museum‘s next author’s talk, timed to end #Blackhistorymonth2024 on an enlightening note. Author Dr. Frank Thomas will mark the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, delving into his role as an iconic American novelist, playwright, and essayist. Link to the CRBJ here: for …
ABC News 4: Unearthing roots: Inside the IAAM’S Center For Family History
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Inside the International African American Museum is the Center For Family History. It is where visitors to the museum can hear and see the stories of the Lowcountry across generations or begin their journey to discover their roots. Director Brian Sheffey is adept at tracing roots and helping others uncover their family …
Dr. Frank Thomas set to honor the 100th birthday of James Baldwin at IAAM
Next author talk to focus on Baldwin’s legacy Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) invites guests to join Dr. Frank Thomas on February 29 for a conversation and salute to James Baldwin, an iconic American novelist, playwright, and essayist, who was a prominent and powerful voice in the civil rights movement. To …
Holy City Sinner: IAAM Hosts Acoustic Poetry Event with Celebrated Performer Jessica Care Moore
The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host a special evening of music and poetry with Jessica Care Moore, internationally acclaimed poet, performance artist, and producer, on February 16 at the museum. “From Dreams to Reality: An Evening of Poetry & Music” is set to honor the perseverance, achievements, and hard-fought victories of African Americans …