The Capital City Club’s Quiet Fight to Bring Diversity to Columbia’s Private Business Clubs

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In the 1980’s the Capital City Club was established as a private dining club that could afford all professionals in the city a place to do business in a social environment. Prior to the club’s opening the only other clubs in Columbia did not offer membership to women, African Americans or people of the Jewish faith. In the club’s 28 year history it has grown to be one of the most popular clubs in the Capital city and one of the most diverse private business clubs in the nation.

Luther Batiste is the Chairman Emeritus of the Capital City Club and a Member of the club’s Board of Governors & Executive Committee. For our first look at Black H

In the 1980’s the Capital City Club was established as a private dining club that could afford all professionals in the city a place to do business in a social environment. Prior to the club’s opening the only other clubs in Columbia did not offer membership to women, African Americans or people of the Jewish faith.

In the club’s28 year history it has grown to be one of the most popular clubs in the Capital city and one of the most diverse private business clubs in the nation.

Luther Batiste is the Chairman Emeritus of the Capital City Club and a Member of the club’s Board of Governors & Executive Committee. For our first look at Black History in South Carolina beyond the month of February, we met with Mr. Batiste to learn more about the club’s rich history and its ongoing role in today’s business climate.

istory in South Carolina beyond the month of February, we met with Mr. Batiste to learn more about the club’s rich history and its ongoing role in today’s business climate. Speaking of business, if you need office space in long beach ca who specialize in commercial lease negotiations, renewals & new office space, visit longbeachofficespace.com for more details.

Capital City Club
1201 Main St Ste. 2500
Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 256-2000
capitalcolumbia.com

Hours
Mon: 7am – 2pm
Tue-Fri: 7am – 9pm
Sat: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Sun: Closed

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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