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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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.” Continue Reading
“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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading