The International African American Museum in Charleston will host “Men of Change: Power. Triumph Truth.” as a special exhibit and a component of the museum’s grand opening. Read More
Charleston Scene: My Charleston Weekend: Ending June with a bang
We’ve reached the last weekend in June, so many of us are preparing for the hot summer months ahead of us. While exciting events like Fourth of July are right around the corner, we’re not there just yet. But you can still celebrate this weekend with a blast! Well, a cannon blast that is, at …
CNN: The new museum at America’s largest slave port site also taps into a deeply rooted joy
Charleston, South CarolinaCNN — At the site of one of the world’s most prolific slave ports, a museum designed to “simultaneously hold the sensations of trauma and joy” is set to open next week honoring the many thousands of Africans forced to leave home under barbaric conditions as it also celebrates their essential American legacy. The …
SCETV NPR: Charleston’s International African American Museum celebrates opening with public events
Museum honoring the untold stories of African Americans announces plans for community involvement prior to opening Charleston, S.C. – After more than 20 years of planning, fundraising, and creating, the new International African American Museum is about to open its doors. And the public is invited to be involved. Read More
Travel Noire: Celebrating Legacy: International African American Museum Opens In Charleston In June
Charleston, South Carolina is soon to welcome the opening of the International African American Museum (IAAM). The new museum is a profound testament to the rich history and enduring legacy of African Americans in the U.S. Read More
The Daniel Island News:Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The International African American Museum On June 24
The International African American Museum (IAAM) will celebrate its grand opening at a community dedication ceremony celebration at Marion Square on June 24 at 10 a.m. The event, presented by Boeing, will bring visitors, community, and celebrities together for a live simulcast of the private dedication ceremony taking place at the museum site that morning. …
Common Dreams: “I’s Free, I’s Free”: Let The Story Be Told
Aptly for a nation built on racism, Juneteenth marks not the actual day enslaved black Texans were declared free but the day Union troops bothered to tell them they were free – months after the Civil War ended, and two years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Today, black Americans beset by newly bold white supremacy, from the erasure …
CountOnNews2: International African American Museum nears opening date
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ABC News: New museum in South Carolina shows history of Juneteenth
The International African American Museum sits on Gadsden’s Wharf, once one of the biggest U.S. slave ports. Read More
NBC: Craig Melvin discovers family history at International African American Museum
The new International African American Museum is set to open its doors in Charleston, South Carolina, and give visitors of any background the opportunity to discover parts of their histories. TODAY’s Craig Melvin got an exclusive first look and shares what he found out about his own family. Watch Now