The Civil Rights Movement

1947-1972. Meet South Carolinians who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Explore the African American community through the experiences of Blythewood resident, Ruby Brice. Brice's paternal family lived in Blythewood since the late 1800s. In the early 1900s, her maternal...

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Frances Davis | Blythewood History

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Francine Davis' family moved to Blythewood in 1940 so she can attend the only black high school available in District 2. There were several church-based schools for black children to attend, but...

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Dorothy Wilson | Blythewood History

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Dorothy Wilson talks about her grandfather, William Griffin. The history of William Griffin goes back to 1886. The Griffin family were sharecroppers and farmers. Her grandfather purchased 80 acres of...

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Naomi and Matty | Blythewood History

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Naomi and Matty share memories of their father and growing up in Blythewood. Their father was a farmer and activist, encouraging people in the community to register to vote. This was during the time...

Marshall Doswel, Civil Rights Journalist | Palmetto Scene

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Marshall Doswel, Civil Rights Journalist | Palmetto Scene

Marshall Doswell came to Rock Hill as the Managing Editor of The Evening Herald in 1957. After living in South Carolina for a short time, he was made aware of the racial division and tension that...

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Reflections of Columbia, Part 7

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The 1950s signaled a decade of prosperity for Columbia, including drive-ins, drug-stores, hot cars, and rock and roll. Columbia residents recall their memories of the 1950s. Throughout the 50s and 60s...

The Education of Harvey Gantt Learning Activity Education of Harvey Gantt: The Road To Clemson | Carolina Stories 2

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Education of Harvey Gantt: The Road To Clemson | Carolina Stories

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When Harvey was a junior at Burke High School, he joined the NAACP Youth, and then in February, 1960, the “sit-in” protests began, with which the NAACP became heavily involved. These “sit-ins” became...

Education of Harvey Gantt: Early Life, And Brown V. Board Of Education | Carolina Stories
- Episode 1 Education of Harvey Gantt: Life At Clemson And Legacy | Carolina Stories 3

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Education of Harvey Gantt: Life At Clemson And Legacy | Carolina Stories

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Leaders at Clemson University, and some state legislators attempted to resist the result of the case, but all efforts to overturn the decision were denied. Senator Marion Gressette called for peaceful...

Education of Harvey Gantt: The Road To Clemson | Carolina Stories
- Episode 2 Education of Harvey Gantt: Early Life, And Brown V. Board Of Education | Carolina Stories 1

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Education of Harvey Gantt: Early Life, And Brown V. Board Of Education | Carolina Stories

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In the 1950s and early 1960s, Southern states fought against desegregation, and the last state to comply was South Carolina. In 1963, Harvey Gantt was able to peacefully integrate Clemson College...

Jail, No Bail: Introduction | Carolina Stories 1

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Jail, No Bail: Introduction | Carolina Stories

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In the 1950s and 1960s, Rock Hill, South Carolina, was a thriving mill town, also known as “The Gateway to the Carolinas.” Like most of the segregated South, there were two separate worlds: one black...

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