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Lowcountry Black History Spotlight: Mosquito Beach

February 26, 2021

Often referred to as Charleston’s “Black Beach,” Mosquito Beach has a history that long predates the that moniker which was most prevalent during the…

Black History Focus: The Black Panthers & Fred Hampton

February 18, 2021

To shine a little light on some Black History that is often misrepresented, we are sharing excerpts from the Unlearning Racism Newsletter that highlights…

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CVSC Film Series: Watch & Discuss “Mossville: When Great Trees Fall”

February 15, 2021

Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) will be hosting a number of upcoming events “with the purpose of showing how conservation isn’t simply a…

GOOD MEDIA: Black History and Black Futures

February 8, 2021

Black History Month is a common time to see book lists and book reviews focused on Black History and African-American perspectives. Here is something…

VIDEO: 5 Historic Lowcountry African American Communities

January 13, 2021

Last month, the Center for Heirs Property Preservation released an informative and insightful documentary highlighting five historic African American communities here in the Lowcountry…

MUTUAL AID: “Solidarity, Not Charity”

December 30, 2020

There is no doubt that crisis can bring out the best in some people. And this pandemic was no exception. Throughout the Lowcountry this…

The Emanuel Nine Memorial takes a big & exciting step forward

December 4, 2020

“The Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation Board, which manages the fundraising, construction, endowment and outreach for the Emanuel Nine Memorial, announced Kimberlyn Davis as Executive Director today.”

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“The Fight to Free the Charleston 5”

November 26, 2020

In honor of the holiday, we encourage Charlestonians to spend an hour learning, or refreshing their memories, about the local grassroots activism with global…

Coming Soon: PURE Theatre’s ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf”

November 25, 2020

From our friends at PURE Theatre… PURE Theatre continues its VIRTUAL Season 18: Season of Hope with Terry Teachout’s Satchmo at the Waldorf “To…

PERSPECTIVE: The Casual Killing Act of 1669 & Today

October 21, 2020

We can’t help but be reminded of, and pushed by, Maya Angelou’s words… “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.”
– Maya Angelou

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