Teacher claiming discrimination sues former employer
A South Carolina charter school is being accused of discriminating against a teacher who had already been working for the ‘Royal Live Oaks Academy ‘ for a decade.
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Director of Black Lives Matter SC to meet with students at Benedict College
Tomorrow, the director of Black Lives Matter SC will meet with students at Benedict College to talk about the status of African Americans in the Palmetto State.
Local leaders, activists reflect on one year death anniversary of George Floyd
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Tuesday, May 25th, marks one year since the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old black man killed at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked a racial justice movement and demands for police reforms across the country. Here in the midlands, local leaders and activists are reflecting and looking to move moving forward in the wake of Floyd’s death. …
UofSC creates project to document the experiences of residents during the Black Lives Matter movement
The University of South Carolina is documenting the experiences of residents during the expansion of the Black Lives Matter movement that took place over the summer.
Balloon company giving away free Black Lives Matter balloons to support movement
Luft Balloons accepts donations, and 100% of proceeds go to black organizations.
Following the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and countless others at the hands of police, many people have been finding ways to amplify the Black Lives Matter movement — including one well-known Chicago-based balloon company.
Fire Station Reopens After Facebook Posts Prompt Closing
ABC Columbia/Rich Wandover COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A fire station has reopened in South Carolina’s capital, days after its then-captain posted on Facebook he would run over protesters if they still blocked traffic when his shift ended. Columbia Fire Department spokesman Brick Lewis says the station reopened Wednesday night after firefighters said they felt safe going back. Fire Chief Aubrey…
‘All Lives Matter’ Message Slipped into All Star Game Anthem
A member of a Canadian singing group caused a stir at Petco Park when he changed a lyric in Canada’s national anthem and held up a sign proclaiming “All Lives Matter” during a pregame performance at the 87th All-Star Game in San Diego on Tuesday. Remigio Pereira — a member of the British Columbia based group, The Tenors — pulled…
Giuliani: Saying ‘Black Lives Matter’ Is ‘Inherently Racist’
FILE – In this Oct. 16, 2014 file photo, lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani calls for the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against video game giant Activision by former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega outside Los Angeles Superior court in Los Angeles. During an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, July 10, 2016, Giuliani said…
WATCH: Black Lives Matter Rally Lasts into Early Morning
A long day of protesting in Columbia ended at the State House, where hundreds of Black Lives Matter supporters rallied until around 1:00 a.m. Monday morning. Good Morning Columbia has the latest.
VIDEO: Clinton Heckled by Black Lives Matter Activist
A Black Lives Matter activist confronted Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton about comments the then first lady made in a 1996 speech on “super-predators.”
