The Comet, Community Partners Launch Tribute Honoring Civil Rights Icon
(Eastover, SC) – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), along with Columbia SC 63, Historic Columbia, Richland Library and Midlands area municipalities launched a tribute honoring local civil rights icon, Sarah Mae Flemming this morning at the Richland Library Eastover Branch, in The COMET’s new Park and Ride area. Attendees were directed to
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West Columbia Restaurants that are offering pick-up service The coronavirus crisis has resulted in the closing of in-dining services at all South Carolina restaurants by order of Gov. Henry McMaster. In response to that order several West Columbia restaurants are offering pick-up service and delivery of their meals to be
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport will now be offering free masks for travelers. The masks are courtesy of the U.S. Department of Transportation, which
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Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has partnered with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Census Committee to
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Minority entrepreneurship has been a cornerstone of the American economy for decades. With more than four million minority-owned companies currently in the
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How one man fought South Carolina Democrats to end whites-only primaries – and why that matters now
By: Bobby J. Donaldson Curated from: theconversation.com A rusting chain-link fence represents a “color line” for the dead in Columbia, South Carolina. In Randolph Cemetery, separated by the barrier from the well-manicured lawn of the neighboring white graveyard, lies the remains of George A. Elmore. A black business owner and civil rights activist, Elmore is
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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has shown herself to be personable, goodhearted, knowledgeable, and tenacious in her ongoing campaign to win the 2020 Democratic nomination for President. As a US Army soldier who represents
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My Conversation with Cale Carter II, African American Military History Enthusiast
The MinorityVoice Podcast · My Conversation with Cale Carter II African American Military History Enthusiast On this episode of The MinorityVoice, we talk with Cale Carter II, African American Military History Enthusiast about African Americans’ historic contributions to our current Memorial Day holiday and the role of black soldiers throughout history. You can listen to
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The Rosenwald rural school building program which began in 1912 was a major effort to improve the quality of public education for African Americans in the early 20th-century South. By 1928, one
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“The first of its kind on any of the nation’s statehouse grounds,” this monument was sculptured by Ed Dwight of Colorado and dedicated March 29, 2001. This monument traces African-American history from
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Michael Bailey is the founder of The MinorityEye and serves as the Chief-Curator of Information. He leads the editorial staff and works as a multimedia journalist who specializes in producing news stories and personal profiles that highlight the cultural, social, economic, and political experiences of minorities living in South Carolina and beyond. His extensive media, business, and political background has made him a well-respected voice and an often sought-after commentator on issues impacting people of color.
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Johnnie Cordero is an African American thought leader who identifies as a Radical Centrist. He is the current Chairman of the Democratic Black Caucus of South Carolina. Cordero is the host of the “Radical Review” podcast and is a frequent political contributor and commentator for The MinorityEye. Cordero holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Doctorate in Jurisprudence. He is the author of ‘Total Black Empowerment: A Guide to Critical Thinking in the Age of Trump.’ His new book ‘Theodicy and The Power of the African Will’ is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online book sellers.