South Carolina - Late 20th & Early 21st Centuries

1945 - Present. Meet South Carolinians who made significant contributions during Cold War America (1945-1991) and The Civil Rights Movement (1947 - 1972). Learn how the political and economic landscape evolved in South Carolina too.

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Orangeburg Massacre: Remembrances & Reckoning, Part 4

Episode 4

This segment elaborates more on law enforcement’s response the night of the shooting, along with covering some of the conflicting eyewitness reports.

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Orangeburg Massacre: Remembrances & Reckoning, Part 5

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Dr. Cleveland Sellers, and the panelists go more in depth about the inconsistencies with recollections and eyewitness reports from the night of the incident.

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Orangeburg Massacre: Remembrances & Reckoning, Part 6

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Bonniwell Graham, W. Lloyd Walker, and Johnny A. Jones were students at S.C. State College, and they share their experiences during the night of the shooting, along with some of the injuries sustained...

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Orangeburg Massacre: Remembrances & Reckoning, Part 7

Episode 7

The panel talks about the excessive force used by law enforcement, and why the FBI’s training at the time was deemed "flawed."

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Orangeburg Massacre: Remembrances & Reckoning, Part 8

Episode 8

The survivors, and the panel discuss the pain still presently felt from that night, along with the seeking of closure.

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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...

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Constelena Kelly | Blythewood History

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Constelena Kelly's great-great grandfather, a Caucasian man, was married to a Cherokee Native American who lived on the reservation. A time came when she was not allowed to live anywhere but on the...

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Ruby Brice | Blythewood History

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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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