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In recognition of October's Honorees for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Modie Risher and DeLaris Johnson Rischer, students will discover the contributions and impact the...
2024 SC African American History Calendar
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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Dr. Lonnie Randolph, who ran a private optometric practice in Columbia for over 40 years, has been a significant contributor to optometric services. His work extended beyond his regular patients, as...
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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...
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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...
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Brown vs. School District No. 20 Charleston, SC | SC African American History Calendar 2024
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Orangeburg native Mac Arthur Goodwin devoted his life to helping others express themselves through the visual and performing arts. He taught at every level from kindergarten through higher education...
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John L. Scott Jr. | SC African American History Calendar 2024
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Jackie Whitmore | SC African American History Calendar 2024
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Wilhelmina Johnson | SC African American History Calendar 2024
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Modie & Delaris Risher | SC African American History Calendar 2024
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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...
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Discover the remarkable journey of Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, highlighted in the South Carolina African American History Calendar 2024. Delve into his distinguished career and profound influence...
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Explore the inspiring story of Leola Clement Robinson, featured in the South Carolina African American History Calendar 2024. Learn about her significant contributions and lasting impact on her...
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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...
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Students will explore what it means to be free and have equality for all.
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In recognition of June's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Leola Clement Robinson, students will discover the contributions and impact she made to the Cvil Rights...
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In recognition of May's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Clifton B. Newman, students will explore the case, Brown v. Board of Education that inspired Judge Newman...
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Students will learn about the role of a judge in government and explore the qualities necessary to be a good judge.
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In recognition of April's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, John L. Scott, students will explore the Legislative Process.
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This lesson celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of April's 2024 nominee of the SC African American Calendar, John L. Scott, Jr. Students will also learn how a bill becomes a law.
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Students will determine the importance of historical markers as well as how they help to preserve our history.
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In recognition of March's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Jackie J. Whitmore, students will become historians, conducting research on their family genealogy or...
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The South Carolina African American History Calendar February honoree is the case of Brown vs. School District 20, Charleston. This lesson will highlight the significance of the case, the impact it...
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The month of February in the South Carolina African American History Calendar features the case of Brown v. School District No. 20, Charleston, SC. This lesson explores the issues of the case, the...