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Hoppin' John | Carolina Snaps
Hoppin' John | Carolina Snaps

Video

Discover the history of Hoppin' John, a beloved dish that's graced holiday tables since the 1800s. This simple yet delicious combo of peas, pork, and rice is believed to bring luck and peace for the...
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...

Absolum Williams
Absolum Williams

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Did you know that a Black sailor once served on the ill-fated Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley? Shortly after the Hunley's arrival in Charleston, South Carolina, Lieutenant John Payne of the...
Brown v. School District No.20
Brown v. School District No.20

Lesson

Grades: 8

The month of February in the South Carolina African American History Calendar features the case of Brown v. School District No. 20, Charleston, SC. This lesson explores the issues of the case, the...

The Orangeburg Massacre | The World of Cecil -Shorts
The Orangeburg Massacre | The World of Cecil -Shorts

Video

Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

On February 6, 1968, a violent clash occurred between SC State University students and law enforcement, with police beating and opening fire on the unarmed students. Three students were killed, and...
Student Protests | The World of Cecil -Shorts
Student Protests | The World of Cecil -Shorts

Video

Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Learn about the pivotal role students and community leaders in Orangeburg, SC played in the struggle for civil rights. The Civil Rights Movement expanded across the state, including significant sit...