Faith & Values
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina promotes Chynna A. Phillips to Research and Policy Manager
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is proud to announce the promotion of Chynna A. Phillips to Research and Policy Manager. As Research and Policy Manager, Chynna will be an integral member of the Foundation’s Initiative, Public Policy and Advocacy efforts which enhance the Foundation’s commitment to lifting families and individuals from poverty…
Read MoreLift Up Your Voice! Sets Two Voice Recitals
The 15 voice students of under the tutelage of Sandra Barnhardt will present the culmination of months of vocal coaching lessons in their Spring Recital under the theme of “Singing The Best Of Broadway”. The June 2nd recital will feature performances of popular and well loved classics such as Climb Every Mountain from “The Sound…
Read MoreEighteen Arrested at Statehouse Demanding Lawmakers Confront Systemic Racism as South Carolina’s Poor People’s Campaign Intensifies
By Kerry Taylor Columbia– Demanding politicians take immediate steps to confront systemic racism, eighteen poor people, clergy and advocates were arrested at the statehouse Monday as the South Carolina Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival intensified during its second straight week of nonviolent direct action. The action in South Carolina was part…
Read MoreDebt in America: Combatting Predatory Practices and Keeping Assets in our Communities
The NAACP is building public awareness of an initiative to enlighten individuals and families in our communities to the harm that predatory lending practices in South Carolina are doing to our economic health and general welfare. The SC State Conference, NAACP, SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center and the SC Christian Action Council have partnered to develop…
Read MoreCharleston Crooner James Edwards Receives Prestigious NAACP Presidential Citation Award
By Barney Blakeney Charleston educator, vocalist and retired Charleston County School District Administrator James C. Edwards May 5 received the Presidential Citation Award from the S.C. State Conference NAACP at its Freedom Fund Celebration in Columbia. “I was honored to bestow upon Mr. James C. Edwards the SC NAACP Presidential Citation Award for his role…
Read MoreA LIFE Story: Lucille Wiggins at 100
Lucille Wiggins is the only daughter of Steven and Mary (Bennekin) Wiggins. She was born to parents from Pineville and Cross, South Carolina, both in Berkeley County. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on April 28, 1918, Lucille was without either parent as a child coming of age. Shortly after her birth both of her parents died…
Read MoreThe Charleston Forum Announces Audience Participation Element
The Charleston Forum announced last month the details for the second annual event scheduled for June 21st, 2018 at the Charleston Music Hall from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Born in honor of the victims of the 2015 Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting, and part of the official Emanuel 9 commemorative events, The Charleston Forum…
Read MorePiccolo Spoleto: Charleston Gospel Choir Honors James Weldon Johnson May 26
The Charleston Gospel Choir is pleased to present James Weldon Johnson HIStory & Words Saturday, May 26, 2018, 5 p.m. as part of the 2018 Piccolo Spoleto Festival at Morris Street Baptist Church, 25 Morris Street, Charleston under the musical direction of Dr. Lester S. Green, Jr., guest conductor. Through song and narration, the performance…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Isacc J. Holt, Jr. Celebrates 25th Pastoral Anniversary
The Officers and Members of Royal Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the Reverend Dr. Isaac J. Holt, Jr for his service as Senior Pastor for 25 years. The 25th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration will take place May 1–6 and promises to be a great week. The celebration services leading up to the anniversary will be a…
Read MoreCAJM’s Nehemiah Action Assembly To Address Lack Of Affordable Housing
At CAJM’s Nehemiah Action Assembly on April 30th, over 2,000 community members will gather to address the lack of affordable housing in the Charleston area. CAJM calls on public officials to adopt the best practice in creating a dedicate source of funding for creating, rehabilitating, and preserving affordable housing in the region. The housing crisis…
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