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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Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

Lesson

Grades

  • 5
  • 8
Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

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...

You Be the Judge!

Lesson

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
You Be the Judge!

Students will learn about the role of a judge in government and explore the qualities necessary to be a good judge.

John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
  • 12
John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

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

What is a Bill?

Lesson

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
What is a Bill?

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.

Making a Mark on History

Lesson

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Making a Mark on History

Students will determine the importance of historical markers as well as how they help to preserve our history.

Preserving Our History

Lesson

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 2
  • 8
Preserving Our History

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...

Brown v. School District No.20

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
Brown v. School District No.20

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...

Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

Lesson

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.

Memorializing A'ja Wilson

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
  • 11
Memorializing A'ja Wilson

In celebration of being chosen as the January honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson explores the accomplishments and contributions of A'ja Wilson and how...

Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson Learning Activity

Document

Grades

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • Higher Education
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson Learning Activity
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...
 Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson

Video

Grades

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • Higher Education
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson
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...