In honor of Black History Month, Midlands Technical College invited alumni of the historic Harbison Institute to preview local art exhibit dedicated to the forgotten children of slavery.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Tonight the Richland library continued its celebration of Black history month with the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators. All the winners of the Coretta Scott King illustrator awards were on display to show the importance African American life and culture. The exhibit takes visitors through the past 50 years of influential pieces that show…
Columbia Art Center celebrates Black History Month with an art and music series. Click here to find out more.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place Sunday, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open to all adults age 18 and older, say organizers. Here is information about the event from City officials: COST: Admission to the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can join the city in celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival Saturday. The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets. City organizers sat the festival will include exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment. Musical acts include the 69 Boyz, Marcus Hawkins, Salil Myers, Tiffany J…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival. The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets. This year’s parade grand marshal is former state Representative Bakari Sellers. City organizers sat the festival will include exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment….
The month of February is devoted to celebrating the achievements of African Americans across all mediums, from politics to sports.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Talented Tenth, an organization created by Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin to raise the standard of excellence of young professionals in the African American community, will hold its annual conference the first week of February. “Talented Tenth Week: Millennials in America, the Work Ahead”, being held February 5 through 11, will feature a week of activities that are designed to bring talented, young…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Folks honored history and looked to the future Monday as the City of Columbia celebrated Black History Month at the Black History Extravaganza. Columbia City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac-Devine and Mayor Steve Benjamin were among the speakers. The mayor says he hopes events like these help educate our youngest residents. Benjamin says, “What I hope that the…
