Law & Government

Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Part 1 | SC African American History Calendar

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

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Discusses Getting into Politics Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter has served in the South Carolina State House of Representatives since 1992. She is the first African...

Steve Benjamin | SC African American History Calendar

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

Mayor Steve Benjamin, Columbia’s first African American mayor, was elected in a record-turnout election in 2010. He made it his mission to shape the Capital City into the most talented, educated and...

Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Part 2 | SC African American History Calendar

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Discusses her Role in the Removal of the Confederate Flag Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter has served in the South Carolina State House of Representatives since 1992...

Rear Admiral Reubin Bookert | SC African American History Calendar

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

Rear Admiral Reubin B. Bookert is a native of Columbia, S.C. He graduated from C.A. Johnson High School in 1968 and North Carolina A&T State University with a B.S. degree. He also earned degrees in...

Lottie Gibson | SC African American History Calendar (2019)

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

For over sixty years, Lottie Gibson fought for Greenville County’s poor and disadvantaged. As a life member of the NAACP’s Greenville Branch, Gibson was an outspoken civil rights activist. As a youth...

Mignon Clyburn | SC African American History Calendar

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

Mignon L. Clyburn became the first woman head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when she was appointed Acting Chair by President Barack Obama in May 2013. She was also the first African...

Richard Fields | SC African American History Calendar

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

Judge Richard E. Fields was born and raised in Charleston, S.C. He attended high school at the Avery Institute, graduated from West Virginia State College in 1944, and earned his law degree in 1947...

Janice Marshall | SC African American History Calendar (2019)

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

Janice Wannamaker Marshall, a native of St. Matthews, South Carolina, is the daughter of Verna Wannamaker Abney. Marshall was educated in the Calhoun County school system, and is a graduate from...

Bessie Moody-Lawrence | SC African American History Calendar (2019)

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

Dr. Bessie Ayers Moody-Lawrence dedicated her entire life to education and the law. A prolific advocate, Dr. Moody-Lawrence integrated herself into every facet of society she could to achieve her...

L. Casey Manning, Sr., Part 1 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Part 1: Judge L. Casey Manning discusses growing up in Dillon, SC and the importance of education. The Honorable L. Casey Manning, July 2021 South Carolina African American History Calendar Honoree...

L. Casey Manning, Sr., Part 2 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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The Honorable L. Casey Manning, July 2021 South Carolina African American History Calendar Honoree, from Dillon, SC, has served as a Circuit Court Judge since 1994. Prior to becoming a judge, he was...

L. Casey Manning, Sr., Part 3 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Gilda Cobb-Hunter - Using Summarizations Handout | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Grades: 5 8 9 10 11 12

Make use of social studies and ELA with this handout. Students can watch the Gilda Cobb-Hunter video, Part I, and summarize the main events of her life after viewing.

Gilda Cobb-Hunter - Video Questions Part 1 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Video questions are a great way to keep students engaged. Use these video questions for students to stay focused on the main points made in this video.

Gilda Cobb-Hunter - Video Questions Part 2 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Video questions are a great way to keep students engaged and focused while viewing a video clip. Use these questions to help students focus on the important points made in this video.

Gilda Cobb-Hunter Video Handout - Confederate Flag Timeline and Events

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Grades: 7 8 11 12

After viewing the video clip, have students use this handout to learn more. Students can research articles about the debate to remove the Confederate flag. Explain the arguments made from each side...

Global and Local Research Inquiry Handout - Gilda Cobb-Hunter Video Part 1&2 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Use the Part I Gilda Cobb-Hunter video to have students strengthen their research and inquiry skills. This handout is another great way to combine social studies and ELA.

Joe Neal | SC African American History Calendar

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

Rev. Joseph H. Neal was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Mrs. Laverne Kohn Neal and the late Rev. C.R. Neal of Hopkins, S.C. He was the third of four children. His compassion for people at an early...

Brown v. School District No.20

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Grades: 8

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...

Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg

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Grades: 5, 8

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...

Clifton B. Newman and Brown v. Board of Education in South Carolina

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Grades: 5, 8, 11

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...

John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

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Grades: 8, 12

In recognition of April's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, John L. Scott, students will explore the Legislative Process.

Sergeant Isaac Woodard Jr. Activity Sheets | SC African American History Calendar (2022)

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

Activity Sheets include: Use the photo of the marker and the bio to compare five facts about Sergeant Isaac Woodard Jr. Use the ad for the Isaac Woodard Benefit Show from 1946 to answer the questions...

Thomas Ezekiel Miller Activity Sheets | SC African American History Calendar (2022)

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

Activity Sheets include: Use the bio and paragraph to answer questions about Thomas Ezekiel Miller. Write down 3 things you learned about Thomas Ezekiel Miller, 2 things you found interesting about...