New history museum delves into contributions of African American diaspora

For more than 20 years, historians, politicians and advocates have worked to build a museum exploring the African American and African diaspora in Charleston, S.C. On Saturday, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will open its doors, offering museum-goers nine galleries detailing the history, culture and impact of Black Americans. The museum was first pitched…

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