First Black, Native American female pilot gets Barbie doll
The first Black and Native American female pilot is being honored on her birthday in a fashionable and fun way.
black history month
Black History Parade comes through Columbia
The 17th annual Black History Parade and Festival kicked off in Columbia Saturday.
Orangeburg County School District hosting Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition
To close out Black History Month, the Orangeburg County School District is hosting their first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition next week.
“She Rocks” honoring Black women in our history this weekend
You’re invited to “She Rocks” this weekend, honoring Black women in our history.
Black Queens Matter hosting brunch in Columbia Saturday
Black Queens Matter is holding a brunch this Saturday at Mimsy’s Restaurant in Columbia.
Columbia Parks and Rec hosting Black History Heritage Ball
You can enjoy music, dance, food and more at the Black History Heritage Ball later this month.
First African American Poet Laureate of Charleston to speak at Benedict Honors Program induction
Next Tuesday, the first African American Poet Laureate of Charleston will be the keynote speaker of the Induction of Scholars into the Benedict College Honors Program.
BLAZING A TRAIL: African-American Army leaders celebrate Black History Month at Shaw Air Force Base
Those who are in positions of leadership thank those that came before them who pioneered the way for African-Americans in the military.
Governor McMaster dedicates new holiday honoring the state’s HBCUs
The governor was joined by presidents of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the ceremonial bill signing at the Statehouse today.
Studies show Black women carry more student debt than other groups
Two recent studies say that Black students carry on average $25,000 more debt than their white peers, and Black women carry more debt than any other racial group.
