South Carolina African American History Calendar

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

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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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2022 Activity Zine | SC African American History Calendar

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For many years, SCETV has proudly partnered with the South Carolina Department of Education to create learning resources and activities that celebrate the honorees for the state’s annual African...

Dr. Sherman James, Part 9: Message to All the Students of South Carolina | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Despite being a small town in South Carolina, Hartsville, SC produced two honorees of the South Carolina African American History calendar, who grew-up together at the same time: Jannie Harriot (May...

Dr. Sherman James, Part 8: Message for Girls | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Dr. Sherman James, Part 7: John Henryism | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Dr. Sherman James, Part 6: What is a Social Epidemiologist? | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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May 2021 African American History Calendar Honoree Dr. Sherman James, who taught at Duke University, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, explains...

Dr. Sherman James, Part 5: The HBCU Experience at Fayetteville State and Talladega College | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Dr. Sherman James, Part 4: Traveling in the South | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Dr. Sherman James, Part 3: Expectations of the Hartsville Community| SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Dr. Sherman James, Part 2: Going to the Catholic Private School and Pre-K Environment | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Dr. Sherman James, Part 1: Growing Up in Hartsville | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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L. Casey Manning, Sr., Part 3 | 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 2 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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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...

Willis and Clara Langley, Part 2 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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HBCU, The Urban League and NAACP Willis Langley shares his experience attending a HBCU (Historically Black College and Universities). The Langley's also discuss their involvement with The Urban League...

Willis and Clara Langley, Part 1 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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Teacher to McDonald's Franchise Owner Willis Langley was a school teacher for three years. He always wanted to be able to meet and talk to different people every day which made his next career move...

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.

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

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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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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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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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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

Allie Brooks | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

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A native of the Florence area, Allie Brooks earned a bachelor’s degree and a Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army from South Carolina State University in 1968. Afterwards, he...

George Rogers | SC African American History Calendar (2020)

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George Rogers, a native of Duluth, Ga., has always had a love for football. A standout at Duluth High School, Rogers decided to attend the University of South Carolina when coach Jim Carlen told him...

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