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International African American Museum Holds Dedication Ceremony in South Carolina

Jamie Jackson
June 28, 2023

A visitor takes a picture at the opening of the International African American Museum on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Charleston, S.C. Overlooking the old wharf at which nearly half of the enslaved population first entered North America, the 150,000-square foot museum houses exhibits and artifacts exploring how African Americans' labor, perseverance, resistance and cultures shaped the Carolinas, the nation and the world. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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The International African American Museum celebrated its community dedication ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina. Charlamagne tha God, a South Carolina native and host of The Breakfast Club, emceed the event, which featured a speech by Mayor John Tecklenburg and various performances including from BeBe Winans and Patti Austin.

The celebration also included Boeing South Carolina’s DreamLearners interactive programming and the Barbados Genealogy Marketplace, which honored the ancestral ties between Barbados and South Carolina.

Through its 11 galleries and memorial garden, the museum showcases a remarkable collection of art, objects, artifacts, and interactive multimedia installations, embodying the spirit of authentic and compassionate storytelling of American history.

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Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.