Press Releases

IAAM partners with BrightFocus in hosting “Small Miracles” screening and panel event

Posted By: Haley Metcalfe | October 3, 2023

 International African American Museum to host “Small Miracles” film screening and panel discussion IAAM, in partnership with BrightFocus, invites public to join the conversation on health matters and combatting disease WHAT:          The International African American Museum (IAAM), in partnership with the BrightFocus Foundation, will host a curated conversation concerning health, long-term illnesses, and best practices for …

International African American Museum and Bank of America partner to broaden access to art

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | September 27, 2023

Support brings international exhibition, free admission, and local student internship opportunities Charleston, S.C.– The International African American Museum (IAAM), which officially opened late June to welcome guests and community members to experience the full story of the African American journey, has made community partnerships and shared visions part of the planning. Partners like Bank of …

LowcountryBizSC: Frampton Construction grows people team with new senior hire

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | September 25, 2023

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has added LV Hanson to the team as director of people. Hanson joins the company with 20 years of culture, leadership, and human resource experience across a diverse range of organizations and industries. This addition to the leadership …

IAAM’s CEO awarded “The Legacy Award” by Black Women’s Agenda, Inc.

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | September 25, 2023

Award presented at Congressional Black Caucus Conference event Charleston, S.C. – Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM), was selected by the Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) for the 2023 Legacy Award, which is designed to honor and give tribute to “phenomenal black women,” according to the organization. The …

MEDIA ALERT: International African American Museum’s special exhibition with work by Fletcher Williams III focuses on the South

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | September 18, 2023

WHAT: The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host an opening reception for a special exhibition by Fletcher Williams III: “When It Rains It Shines.” The opening reception, originally planned for August 30, has been rescheduled, and there are new opportunities for interested individuals to register for what was a sold-out event. There will be …

Frampton Construction grows people team with new senior hire

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | September 13, 2023

Charleston, S.C. – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has added LV Hanson to the team as director of people. Hanson joins the company with 20 years of culture, leadership, and human resource experience across a diverse range of organizations and industries. This addition to …

International African American Museum closed until Friday due to Tropical Storm Idalia

Posted By: Haley Metcalfe | August 30, 2023

 IAAM to close for next 48 hours due to inclement weather warnings Charleston, S.C. — With Tropical Storm Idalia slated to make landfall in the immediate area, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31, in the interest of public safety. All programs and special events …

Frampton Construction again ranks high on “Best Places to Work in South Carolina”

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | August 14, 2023

Charleston, S.C. — Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named to the 2023 list of “Best Places to Work in South Carolina.” Frampton ranked sixth on this year’s list of medium-sized companies with between 50 and 249 employees. This is Frampton’s fourth …

Special exhibition coming to the International African American Museum

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | August 8, 2023

Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host a special exhibition by Fletcher Williams III: “When It Rains It Shines.” The exhibition will open on Thursday, August 31 and will be on display through December 3, 2023. The exhibition is made possible by support from Bank of America. In “When It Rains It Shines,” Williams constructs …

Frampton Construction completes Delta Industrial Park facility

Posted By: Melissa Pluta Parker | August 7, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. — Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has finished the construction of Delta Industrial Park in Gastonia, N.C. The Class-A industrial park was developed by Trinity Capital Advisors and features an 876,587-square-foot facility. Located on Delta Drive directly off I-85, the park benefits …