By Donna Walker The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, will host the world premiere of a special exhibition highlighting the African American search for freedom and self-determination. Entitled Follow the North Star: Freedom in the Age of Mobility, it is the first to be curated and crafted by IAAM that is designed …
WCIV News 4: Momentum to preform at International African American Museum, celebrating African diaspora
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The African diaspora will be on display through music at the International Africa American Museum’s “Keys & Conversations” event, the museum announced Tuesday. Slated for Saturday, May 4, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Momentum, will perform a fusion of Jazz, R&B, should and gospel music inspired by legends like Stevie Wonder, …
Holy City Sinner: The International African American Museum Names Grady L. Crosby as Board Chair
The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. The latter is a founding board member of IAAM and served as board chair for 12 years following the term of U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina. Click here to read more.
LowcountryBizSC: International African American Museum announces $1 million gift from The Duke Endowment
IAAM CEO sees gift as a call to action for other major donors The International African American Museum (IAAM) is the recent recipient of a $1 million grant from The Duke Endowment, the largest private foundation in the Southeast. The grant includes $750,000 in unrestricted funding and $250,000 for the museum’s endowment. The latest gift …
WCSC Live 5 News: Lost lineage comes to life with new resource at Intl. African American Museum
Center for Family History at the International African American Museum‘s director, Brian Sheffey, had a great interview with Shelbey Roberts, WCSC Live 5 News about the depth of resources available at International African American Museum for your own genealogical journey! Check out this excerpt from the interview or click here to see in full: CHARLESTON, S.C. …
CRBJBizWire: The International African American Museum brings Momentum to the West Yard
Momentum to perform in partnership with Charleston Jazz Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host its next “Keys & Conversations” event on Saturday, May 4, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Featuring Momentum, in partnership with Charleston Jazz, this special event will blend electrifying performances with engaging discussions, celebrating the rich tapestry …
Holy City Sinner: International African American Museum Announces $1 Million Gift from The Duke Endowment
The International African American Museum (IAAM) is the recent recipient of a $1 million grant from The Duke Endowment, the largest private foundation in the Southeast. The grant includes $750,000 in unrestricted funding and $250,000 for the museum’s endowment. The latest gift follows a $1.25 million donation from The Duke Endowment in 2020, prior to …
Charleston Regional Business Journal: Charleston museum receives $1M grant from The Duke Endowment
Jason Thomas The International African American Museum is the recent recipient of a $1 million grant from The Duke Endowment, the largest private foundation in the Southeast, according to a news release. The grant includes $750,000 in unrestricted funding and $250,000 for the museum’s endowment, the release stated. The latest gift follows a $1.25 million …
Charleston City Paper: Murphy, Sheffey: IAAM’s Center for Family History is a big deal for everyone
by Shelley V. Murphy and Brian Sheffey The Center for Family History at the International African American Museum (IAAM) serves as a beacon of exploration and discovery, offering a formidable platform for individuals to delve into the rich tapestry of their genealogy. The center extends its resources and expertise beyond race or ethnicity, warmly welcoming individuals from all backgrounds …
The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a founding board member of IAAM and served as board chair for 12 years following the term of U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn, …