Series celebrating Black music to debut at Columbia Museum of Art
The Columbia Museum of Art is launching the “More than Rhythm: A Black Music Series” event this March.
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Black History Jam coming to Sumter
You’re invited to take a trip to Sumter for the ‘Black History Jam’ concert next Saturday.
Black History Movie Night later this month
You’re invited to enjoy family, food, and a great movie at the ‘Black History Movie Night’ later this month.
17th Annual Black History Parade and Festival coming to Columbia
The 17th Annual Black History Parade and Festival in Columbia is coming up soon!
Statue of John Lewis makes stop at SC State on its way to DC
South Carolina State University is remembering the late John Lewis, a central figure to the civil rights movement. A statue honoring the late congressman stopped by the campus in Orangeburg on its way to the National Statuary Hall in Washington D.C.
SC State’s Black History Month celebrations continue next week
This coming Tuesday, the university will commemorate the 54th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre with a program in the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium at 11 a.m. Orangeburg Massacre survivor Dr. Cleveland Sellers jr. will be the keynote speaker.
Richland Two announces Black History Month honorees
Established in 2018 as a part of their Black History Month celebrations, the recognitions identify and highlight those who are connected to the school district and who have shown significant contributions to Black history and culture.
Local doctors address racial inequalities in health care
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Racism and inequalities can be seen throughout black history and while there has been progress, discrimination is still present today. When it comes to health care doctors say many African Americans are reluctant to seek medical care due to distrust that comes from a history of inequitable medical treatment. Doctor Damon Daniels with Wellspring Family Medicine…
John Lewis statue to be on display at SC State this weekend
South Carolina State’s annual Black History Month celebrations are in full swing!
SC House Democrats call on Senate to pass hate crimes bill
House bill 3620 would create penalty enhancements for specific crimes committed against a victim based on their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
