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As a double major in theatre and international studies, College of Charleston student Ngaarumbidzwe “Rue” Magombedze has a better sense than most about how to navigate new settings, present herself with confidence and hold meaningful conversations. As a child and young teen, she traversed moves from her native Zimbabwe to Ohio to South Carolina to […]
The International African American Museum is set to open its doors in Charleston, South Carolina, shedding light on one of the nation’s most historically significant slave trading ports. The museum’s location near Gadsden’s Wharf, where an estimated 45% of enslaved Africans entered America, serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles and contributions of African […]
For the past year, Malika N. Pryor has had to work on answering a question that not many people deal with in their lifetimes: how do you convey a story that is historically and emotionally complex to as many different people as possible, in a way that they will understand and embrace? That has been […]
IAAM | Ellis Creek Photography IAAM | Ellis Creek Photography Welcome to Thrillist 50, your guide to fun and adventure in 2023. Think of it as your comprehensive roadmap for checking out exciting events and new attractions coming over the next 12 months, going on bucket-list trips, reconnecting with yourself and your community, expanding your […]
When the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, opens to the public on June 27, it will have been a 20-year journey and not always an easy one. There were concerns about what the museum should look like, the focus of its exhibitions and even its location on Gadsden’s Wharf — where tens […]
The International African American Museum has released additional details for opening week events, including a worship service on June 22 and a dedication ceremony community gathering on June 24. The festivities will begin with an opening worship service on Thursday, June 22, at Morris Brown AME Church. Beginning at 6 p.m., the multi-faith celebration of […]
The International African American Museum has set Tuesday, June 27, as the new date tfor the museum to open its doors. The opening festivities will feature a number of community events in the days leading up to the launch, including an opening ceremony on June 24. “We’re excited to open IAAM’s doors and showcase the […]
Larry Charleston IV, MD, MSc, FAHS Black History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and honoring the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans, is observed every February in the United States and increasingly around the world. African Americans have played a central role in US history, including in medicine. Notable pioneers in medicine include Mary […]
The groundbreaking museum will honor the untold stories of the African American journey at one of the most sacred sites in the US. Published on 1/12/2023 at 5:35 PM IAAM | Ellis Creek PhotographyWelcome to Thrillist 50, your guide to fun and adventure in 2023. Think of it as your comprehensive roadmap for checking out […]
Gadsden’s Wharf, in Charleston, South Carolina, was once the largest slave port in the United States. More than 40% of all enslaved Africans first stepped foot in the US through the dock; more than 100,000 people during the peak of the international trade. Today, the new International African American Museum (IAAM) is being constructed in […]