The International African American Museum receives a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, a South Carolina-based specialty chemicals company. The donation will be gifted over a four-year period and will support the museum’s operations, including its opening in late 2022.
“At Ingevity, we recognize the importance of taking an active role in addressing racial inequality, and we’re thrilled to support a cultural destination devoted to honoring the untold stories of African Americans,” says Johnetta Greene, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Ingevity. “Partnering with the International African American Museum aligns with our dedication to ensuring diverse, equitable and inclusive outcomes for our employees and the communities where we operate. We hope that equipping visitors with this unique educational experience will help promote cultural awareness, expand the perspective of visitors and lead to a better future for all.”
The museum’s exhibitions will explore the African American journey, covering centuries of history. Galleries will be dedicated to the cultural, intellectual, and political diversity of West and West Central Africa, as well as the transformative and global impact of enslaved people who labored on plantations and celebrate cultures that were forged in the crucible of the antebellum South.
“Ingevity is playing a key role in making sure that visitors to the museum will be able to learn and engage with the rich and complex history of the African American journey. Through their investment, countless individuals will gain a better understanding of the people and the cultures that have contributed so much to our world,” says Dr. Tonya Matthews, CEO and president of the International African American Museum.
For more information, visit: www.ingevity.com