Noted South Carolinians

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The Orangeburg Massacre | The World of Cecil
The Orangeburg Massacre | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

In the final segment of The World of Cecil: Part One, the documentary recounts events from 1968 when students from South Carolina State University, led by John Stroman, attempted to desegregate the...
Clemson University's Integration | The World of Cecil
Clemson University's Integration | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

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...
Edwards v. South Carolina | The World of Cecil
Edwards v. South Carolina | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

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...
The Pink Palace | The World of Cecil
The Pink Palace | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

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...
Cecil and John F. Kennedy | The World of Cecil
Cecil and John F. Kennedy | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

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...
Student Protests | The World of Cecil
Student Protests | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

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...
The Orangeburg Freedom Movement | The World of Cecil
The Orangeburg Freedom Movement | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

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...
Briggs v. Elliott | The World of Cecil
Briggs v. Elliott | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

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...
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson Learning Activity
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson Learning Activity

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

After watching the " Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson video," complete this nine question learning activity about the life of famous fashion designer Sergio Hudson and the skills and education...
Georgia O'Keeffe | Carolina Snaps
Georgia O'Keeffe | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Discover the artistic journey of Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the most renowned modern artists, and her significant ties to South Carolina.
Harvey Gantt | Carolina Snaps
Harvey Gantt | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Uncover the inspiring story of Harvey Gantt, the first black student to break barriers at Clemson University and later become Charlotte's first black mayor.
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright | Carolina Snaps
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Elizabeth Evelyn Wright’s dream of establishing a school in South Carolina would come true in 1897. Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, had a deep desire to open a school where...
Mary Simms Oliphant | Carolina Snaps
Mary Simms Oliphant | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

South Carolina historian Mary C. Simms Oliphant became the first woman to receive the Order of the Palmetto. Born in Barnwell County, Mary C. Simms Oliphant was the granddaughter of novelist and...
Mary McLeod Bethune | Carolina Snaps
Mary McLeod Bethune | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is hailed as one of the most influential African American educators and Civil Rights figures, during the first half of the 20th century. Born on a cotton farm in Mayesville, SC...
Darla Moore | Carolina Snaps
Darla Moore | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Did you know Darla Moore was the first woman featured on the cover of Fortune Magazine and was listed as one of Fortune’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business”? Born and raised in Lake City, South...
Maude Callen | Carolina Snaps
Maude Callen | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Orphaned at the age of six, Maude Callen, became an “Angel in Twilight” to many as she singlehandedly brought health care to a poverty-stricken community. After becoming orphaned, Maude went to live...
Robert Smalls | Carolina Snaps
Robert Smalls | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Robert Smalls was a former slave and Civil War hero who made a significant impact on American history. Born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina in 1839, Smalls worked on the docks and was trained...
Chief Justice Ernest Finney | Carolina Snaps
Chief Justice Ernest Finney | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Ernest Finney was the first African American chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. He left an indelible mark on the legal system with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality...
Nikky Finney
Nikky Finney

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Grades: 3 4 5 6

Nikky Finney, daughter of the late SC Supreme Court Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney, Jr., recites her poem, " He Never Had It Made" on the occasion of his installation to the S.C. Supreme Court. Just...
A Conversation with Judge Finney
A Conversation with Judge Finney

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Ernest A. Finney, Jr., was born in Smithfield, Virginia during the depression, on March 23, 1931. His mother died 10 days after he was born and his father was a teacher who traveled as part of his...
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

In this video, Crescent interviews American fashion designer and South Carolina African American History Calendar honoree, Sergio Hudson about his educational experience in South Carolina, his career...