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SC African American History Calendar July 2017 Honoree: Tywanza Kibwe Diop Sanders
Tywanza Sanders, 26, was a young, vibrant man with many talents and interests who was willing to give his life for another. Born in Charleston, “Wanza” was known for his broad, ready smile and positive outlook on life. Sanders graduated from James Island Charter High School in 2006, where he was a member of the…
Read MoreAfrican American Civil War Museum Announces the “Museum Passport to Freedom Festival: Back to School”
The African American Civil War Museum announces its second Museum Passport to Freedom Festival welcoming students back to school on August 19, 2017 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The Museum Passport to Freedom Festival: Back to School event will be hosted at the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum on August 19, 2017 and includes…
Read MoreJune is Caribbean American Heritage Month
Caribbean immigrants have been contributing to the well-being of American society since its founding. Alexander Hamilton, the First Secretary of the Treasury was from the Caribbean island of Nevis. We count among our famous sons and daughters, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Cicely Tyson, W.E.B Dubois, James Weldon Johnson, Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier to…
Read MoreSC African American History Calendar June 2017 Honoree: Honorable Rev. Clementa Pinckney
The Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney, 41, lived much of his life in Ridgeland, South Carolina, but he left a positive impact as a Pastor and Statesman far beyond rural Jasper County. As Pastor, he served thousands of parishioners in many South Carolina churches, and he was a leading member of the South Carolina Senate. Born…
Read MoreBill to Celebrate 400 Years of Black History Passes U.S. House
By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In a rare display of bipartisanship in Congress, the United States House of Representatives voted to establish a commission to examine 400 years of African American history. House bill H.R. 1242 is designed “to develop and carry out activities throughout the United States to commemorate the 400th anniversary…
Read MoreSouth Carolina’s Penn Center Named To List Of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” Success Stories
Today, to mark the 30th anniversary of the America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list and how it has been a catalyst for the preservation of threatened historic sites around the country, the National Trust is issuing a retrospective list culled from the nearly 300 sites named to the program since its inception. The 2017…
Read MoreHonest Talk About Charleston’s History: Living Your Truth Series Starts May 16
On Tuesday, May 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Emanuel AME Church, 110 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston, the Social Justice, Racial Equity Collaborative will launch its Living Your Truth series with Rev. Nelson B. Rivers, III & Judge Alex Sanders. Believing the Charleston region is ready to reflect on the truth and perspectives…
Read MoreSC African American History Calendar May 2017 Honoree: Rev. DePayne Vontrese Middleton
Rev. DePayne Vontrese Middleton, 49, of Hollywood, South Carolina, was born into a family of faith and ministers. In addition to powerful oratory skills, she also had a talent for singing and shared this gift with many congregations and choirs in the Charleston area. When she decided to become a minister, she served at Mt.…
Read MoreRemembering History and Black Public Health Champions during National Minority Health Month
In April of 1915, Booker T. Washington proposed “National Negro Health Week,” recognizing that “without health and long life, all else fails.” His idea gradually evolved into observing the month of April as National Minority Health Month to raise awareness and eventually help eliminate the health disparities facing racial and ethnic minorities. National Minority Health…
Read MoreSC African American History Calendar April 2017 Honoree: Ethel Lee Lance
The life of Ethel Lee Lance, 70, epitomized loyalty, consistency and dedication to serving others. Born in Charleston where she and her husband Nathaniel Lance raised their family, Lance was a lifelong member of Emanuel AME Church. She took great pride in her beloved church, working as a custodian and helping keep its facilities clean…
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