South Carolina African American History Calendar

Current and past SC African America History Calendar honorees are categorized by topics.

Grades 3-12

The South Carolina African American History Calendar is a 12-month calendar that profiles individuals from across the state who have had a positive, compelling impact on South Carolina and, often, across the country.

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Tommy Preston Jr. | History in the Making AAHC

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  • Higher Education
  • Professional Development
Tommy Preston Jr. | History in the Making AAHC
Tommy Preston, Jr. is the global vice president of ethics at The Boeing Company, where he leads a team of professionals around the world focused on strengthening Boeing’s culture of compliance and...
What's Important about Reading?

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What's Important about Reading?

The lesson highlights Thomas Preston Jr., the November nominee of the 2024 SC African American History calendar. It also discusses the importance of reading.

A Celebration of the Arts with Mac Arthur Goodwin

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A Celebration of the Arts with Mac Arthur Goodwin

In celebration of the September nominee of the 2024 SC African American History Calendar, students will learn about the life, contributions, and impact of Mac Arthur Goodwin. Students will also...

Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg

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Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg

In recognition of August's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil...

A'ja Wilson | SC African American History Calendar 2024

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A'ja Wilson | SC African American History Calendar 2024
A’ja Wilson is a highly-accomplished professional basketball player for the two-time world champion Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Wilson played for the South...
Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024

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Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024
For more than two decades, Clifton Newman has served as a circuit court judge in South Carolina—the culmination of a lifelong legal career which was inspired in part by his role in a high school play...
What Makes a Good Citizen?

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  • Kindergarten
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What Makes a Good Citizen?

This lesson celebrates Dr. Lonnie Randolph, the July nominee of the South Carolina African American History calendar. Students will also discuss what it means to be a good citizen.

Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph

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Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph

In recognition of July's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar,Dr. Lonnie Randolph, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil Rights...

Freedom Isn't "Free"

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Freedom Isn't "Free"

Students will explore what it means to be free and have equality for all.