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Famous African American Entertainers from South Carolina | Carolina Snaps

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Famous African American Entertainers from South Carolina | Carolina Snaps

There are many well-known African American entertainers from South Carolina, who made history. Let’s find out about a few: Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates worked as a child laborer in a cotton mill, where he...

How the California Gold Rush Affected Native Americans | History In A Nutshell

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How the California Gold Rush Affected Native Americans | History In A Nutshell

This excerpt from the California Gold Rush History In A Nutshell briefly outlines how the California Gold Rush affected California's Native American population. Closed captions coming soon!

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Talking Black in America: Roots

EXPIRES: 9/30/2025 “Talking Black in America: Roots” is the third program in a series of television documentaries exploring dimensions of African American language and culture and their formative...

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Palmetto Rose | Go For It

From frond to rose, Devyn visits Charleston’s City Market to learn how to fold a Palmetto Rose.

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Avery Research Center - Photo Gallery | Let's Go!

This Avery Research Center photo gallery features the following images: The Avery Center Avery Normal Institute Reverend Charles Avery Avery students in library African sculptures Book collections...

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Avery Research Center | Let's Go!

The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is located on the site of the former Avery Normal Institute. It was a hub for Charleston’s African American community from 1865–1954...

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3D VR - Avery Research Center | Let's Go!

I Am Gullah Geechee: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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I Am Gullah Geechee: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

In this video, Nina shares personal accounts of her own life as a Gullah Geechee woman who grew up in Charleston, SC. Students who are not familiar with the Gullah Geechee Culture can experience...

Show Don't Tell: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Show Don't Tell: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

In this video, Nina uses various forms of kinesthetic/bodily movement to emphasize the history of The Gullah Geechee Culture & the Gullah Geechee Heritage Act. This activity will help students...

I Am Gullah Geechee: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources The Gullah Culture Unveiled: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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The Gullah Culture Unveiled: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

In this video Nina uses dance as a form of teaching and learning for students and teachers to understand the origins of the Gullah Geechee Culture of South Carolina.

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