International African American Museum in South Carolina to furlough all its staff
Summary
The International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, will furlough all its staff for 20 days spread between July and December due to financial challenges. The museum will remain open and officials say they chose furloughs to reduce costs without laying off employees.Key Facts
- The museum will furlough all staff, including leaders, for a total of 20 days from July to December.
- The furlough days will be staggered, not continuous.
- The museum cited financial pressure and changes in funding as reasons for the furloughs.
- The goal is to reduce expenses and avoid laying off employees.
- The museum opened on June 27, 2023, after about 20 years of planning.
- It is located on Gadsden’s Wharf, where many enslaved Africans first arrived in the U.S.
- Since opening, the museum has had over half a million visitors.
- Museum officials want to focus on growing revenue and fundraising to stay financially stable.
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