MORNING HEADLINES | The financially-troubled International African American Museum will remain open despite a temporary furlough that will affect staff and leaders for six months starting in July.
Staffers face staggered furloughs of 20 days each from July to December in the museum’s effort to reduce expenses and avoid layoffs, leaders said. The principal cause of financial troubles appears to be a loss of funding from grants and government earmarks, as well as donations from businesses and other institutions.
“This action is being taken to reduce expenses and avoid layoffs while we refocus on sustainable revenue growth and fundraising efforts,” said a statement from the museum, which opened three years ago.
“We know this affects our employees and their families in real ways. Keeping this team together and supporting them through difficult times is why we chose this path rather than deeper cuts.”
According to one story, the museum operated at a loss in 2024 despite $11.1 million in revenue, including $8 million in contributions and $2 million in grants.
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