Major events in history are often retold through the lens of just a few people and capture just a portion of a
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Most people have seen Juneteenth merch. The red.The yellow.The green.The raised Black fist. Those symbols are powerful. They speak to Black pride, Black resistance, and Pan-African unity. But here is the part many people still do not know: That is
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(Columbia, SC) — The University of South Carolina, the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture will host a community forum on Thursday, May 29, from 5
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(Columbia,SC) — Kingville Historical Foundation proudly announces its 15th Anniversary of preserving local history. For 15 years, Kingville Historical Foundation has worked to preserve and share the stories of our region. The
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(Hilton Head Island, SC) — We’re proud to share an inspiring cultural event taking place right here in our Lowcountry community. Experience the Power of Quilts in the Journey to Freedom is
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On February 23, 2025, at the Calhoun County Museum & Cultural Center, SC State Representative Jerry Govan (D 93) stood before a crowd gathered for a Black History Month Special Program, an
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President Joe Biden’s decision to posthumously pardon Marcus Garvey is a long-overdue correction of a grave injustice. As a leader who inspired global Black liberation movements, Garvey was unfairly targeted by the
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(Columbia, SC) – The Robert Smalls Monument Commission has unanimously approved a proposal to place a statue of Black Civil War hero and statesman Robert Smalls on the grounds of the South
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrated the announcement of the Charleston Cigar Factory designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This new landmark,
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If you’ve never heard of benne seed cookies, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But once you’ve had your first bite, you’ll wonder how this Lowcountry delicacy managed to stay under your radar. These
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(Charleston, SC) — The International African American Museum (IAAM) is proud to announce a new dynamic speakers series, Salon Marronage, that promises to ignite community conversations and inspire change. Dr. Tonya Matthews, president
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Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host the world premier of a special exhibition highlighting the African American search for freedom and self-determination. Entitled Follow the North Star: Freedom in
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