#3.12 Courage, joy and storytelling at Charleston's new African American museum
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We’re wrapping up Season 3 with a moving conversation with Dr. Tonya Matthews, the president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM), which is due to open in Charleston, South Carolina later this year. Dr. Matthews talks about the inspiration for the museum; how the museum approaches storytelling; and how she hopes the museum will inspire courage in its visitors. She also shares how the IAAM will help to shape Charleston’s tourism landscape. Plus, listen up at the end of the episode, when Paige offers a preview of what to expect for Season 4. Thanks so much for listening! Links and things The IAAM website: https://iaamuseum.org/ Paige’s interview with Dr. Matthews for The New York Times (unlocked link): bit.ly/3I9T4gg IAAM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaamuseum/ IAAM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iaamuseum
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