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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Freedom Isn't "Free"
Freedom Isn't "Free"

Lesson

Grades: 2, 5

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

John L. Scott and The Legislative Process
John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

Lesson

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.

Making a Mark on History
Making a Mark on History

Lesson

Grades: 3, 4, 5

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

Memorializing A'ja Wilson
Memorializing A'ja Wilson

Lesson

Grades: 8, 11

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...

Preserving Our History
Preserving Our History

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 2, 8

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...

What is a Bill?
What is a Bill?

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2

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.

What Makes a Good Citizen?
What Makes a Good Citizen?

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2

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.

What's Important about Reading?
What's Important about Reading?

Lesson

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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

You Be the Judge!
You Be the Judge!

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2

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