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This segment provides insight into Cecil Williams' early aspirations and his remarkable photography during pivotal moments of desegregation at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina...
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Governor Fritz Hollings opposed protests at the State Capitol in South Carolina. The pivotal Edwards vs. South Carolina case arose from a 1961 civil rights demonstration against segregation. James...
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The sixth segment delves into the historical student protest in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in 1960. The movement, inspired by the Greensboro sit-ins, featured students from Claflin and South Carolina...
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This chapter focuses on Cecil Williams' fascinating encounter with John F. Kennedy before he became President. When Kennedy was making an announcement at the Roosevelt Hotel, Cecil, a photographer for...
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Part 4 showcases the role of Orangeburg in the Civil Rights Movement and the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent resistance. Students in Orangeburg actively participated in marches...
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This video covers the events in Orangeburg during the summer of 1955. The local branch of the NAACP formulated a petition requesting the desegregation of schools in line with the 1954 Brown v. Board...
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This segment explores the early 1950s and the significant role South Carolina, particularly Clarendon County, played in the civil rights movement. It discusses Thurgood Marshall's arrival in South...
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Embark on a journey through the remarkable life of Cecil Williams, the acclaimed civil rights photographer from Orangeburg, South Carolina. Over 70 years of capturing pivotal moments in the Civil...
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Amelia Earhart, the iconic aviation pioneer, was born on July 24th, 1897. She made history as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Her passion for aviation ignited after taking her first...
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On June 28th, 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Duchess Sophie, took place in Sarajevo, Bosnia. This event started World War I, also called "The Great War." The Young...