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 Africans’ forced migration to America. Read More
Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received an additional $1 million donation from The Boeing Company. This contribution will help thousands of underserved children experience the educational aspects of the museum during its opening year while also helping to support the organization’s broader mission and operations. This most recent gift brings …
The much-awaited debut of the Moody Nolan and Pei Cobb Freed & Partners-designed International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, now has an official opening date after the latter announced it will be available to the public for the first time on January 21st, 2023. Read More
Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial celebration was held earlier in July for Vesey. Read More
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Do you know the history of “The Green Book?” Back in the 1960′s, during the segregation era, the book was a guide to establishments where African Americans would be accepted as customers. It was originally called, “The Negro Motorist Green Book.” Read More
“If We Don’t Learn From Our Past, America’s Future Is Not Going To Be Too Bright” – Charlamagne Watch Now
Hub City Press, in collaboration with the WeGOJA Foundation and the International African American Museum, is launching “The Green Book of South Carolina” this month. Read More
“The Green Book of South Carolina,” compiled by the WeGOJA Foundation (on behalf of the SC African American Heritage Commission), is a first-of-its-kind travel guide for those interested in African American history. It features more than 80 color photographs by Joshua Parks, digital programs and community engagement specialist at the International African American Museum. Read …
Andrea “Andi” Rawl has joined the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance as executive director of the S.C. Automotive Council. Previously, she was director of association management and events services for CRAFT Association and Event Services. She has a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant and tourism management from the University of South Carolina. Read More
Charleston’s contradictions often are clearly visible from the city’s harbor. Near the historic district, which has benefited from stringent preservation efforts over many decades, new hotels and apartment buildings rise. The soon-to-open International African American Museum located on Gadsden’s Wharf confronts Confederate flags flying above Castle Pinckney on Shutes Folly in the middle of the …
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