Harambee Festival gearing up for its 30th year in celebration of Black History
For the 30th year in a row, Benedict College is gearing up for its annual Black History Month celebration, the Harambee Festival.
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Black History Heritage Ball at Greenview Park
Columbia Parks and Recreation is extending an invitation for the community to celebrate Black History month with a Heritage Ball!
Midlands Tech “History Day” introduces free art exhibit dedicated to forgotten children of slavery
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.
Richland Library hosts Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards
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 African American culture for Black History Month
Columbia Art Center celebrates Black History Month with an art and music series. Click here to find out more.
City of Columbia to Host Black History Heritage Ball
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…
Karamu Black History Parade and Festival in Columbia
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…
City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival
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….
Celebrate Black History Month with Richland Library
The month of February is devoted to celebrating the achievements of African Americans across all mediums, from politics to sports.
“Talented Tenth” Aims to Empower Young Professionals
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…
