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 …
BPRW: Explore Alvin Ailey and the performing arts on Google Arts & Culture
(Black PR Wire) The Ailey organization, which has grown to comprise two repertory companies, a school and public classes, is committed to furthering the work of Alvin Ailey, the visionary choreographer, dancer and cultural leader. Following Alvin Ailey’s dictum that “dance came from the people and should always be delivered back to the people,” our performing …
National Geographic: These African American history museums amplify the voices too often left unheard
Through the 18th and 19th centuries, the predominant opinion in the United States was that Black Americans had no history, says Joy Bivins, director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York. “Black history museums began to exist in the mid-20th century as a response to Black Americans not being in …
Award-winning, internationally renowned poet to offer music and prose at IAAM
International African American Museum hosts evening with jessica Care moore Charleston, S.C. – 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” …
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Count on News 2: International African American Museum to host author talk at Burke High School
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The International African American Museum will host an author talk on Thursday at Burke High School with a national award-winning author and scholar. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his latest work, Barracoon: Adopted for Young Readers, a younger adaption of Barracoon by Zora Neal Hurston. The story follows the life …
Post and Courier: Scene Calendar: Charleston-area events Jan. 25-31
Thursday Beginner Skateboarding (Younger) What: Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment. This session is for ages 5-8. No experience necessary. Helmets are required and equipment is available for free during lessons. When: 5-6 p.m. Jan. 25 Where: SK8 Charleston, 1549 Oceanic St., Charleston Price: $35 More Info: 843-795-4386, bit.ly/3vCUls9 Beginner Skateboarding (Older) …
