In preparation of IAAM King- A Day of Service in honor of MLK Day, the International African American Museum will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. For inquiries about the museum, please contact us at [email protected].
14 Wharfside StreetCharleston, SC 29401
Museum open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:00 PM) Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.
14 Wharfside Street — Charleston, SC 29401
February 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the International African American Museum (IAAM), in collaboration with Buxton Books, for an engaging conversation with National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry about her latest work, Black In Blues, releasing on January 28, 2025.
Named by TIME Magazine as ‘one of the most anticipated books of 2025‘, Black In Blues delves into the profound connection between Blackness and the color blue, tracing its roots from the indigo cloths of West Africa to the creation of blues music. Through art, history, and personal narrative, she examines how blue evokes both hope and melancholy, illuminating its significance in Black culture and identity.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion about Perry’s creative process and how Black in Blues redefines the intersections of race, memory, and resilience.
Ticket purchases include a signed copy of Black in Blues.
*IAAM Members receive $5 off the purchase of their tickets. Upon signing into your account, the discount will be applied automatically.
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About Imani Perry: Imani Perry is the National Book Award-winning author of South to America, as well as eight other books of nonfiction. She is the Henry A. Morss Jr. and Elisabeth W. Morss Professor of Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, and is a 2023 MacArthur Fellow. Perry lives between Philadelphia and Cambridge with her two sons.
About Buxton Books: Opened in 2016, Buxton Books is an independent, New York Times and ABA reporting bookstore located on King Street, the main thoroughfare in historic, downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Buxton Books is an events-motivated bookstore, with a track record of successful, book-included events. We specialize in dynamic, creative events ranging from bespoke walking tours to culinary events. With a knowledgeable staff, highly curated book selection, and robust event schedule, we value and uphold the traditions of a neighborhood bookstore while also welcoming the visiting reading community. Buxton Books specializes in creative collaborations throughout our community with venues, non-profits, and many other organizations.
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