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A'ja Wilson | SC African American History Calendar 2024

A’ja Wilson is a highly-accomplished professional basketball player for the two-time world champion Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Wilson played for the South Carolina Gamecocks in college, where she became the school’s all-time leading scorer and helped lead the Gamecocks to their first NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship in 2017.  

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A’ja Wilson is a highly-accomplished professional basketball player for the two-time world champion Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Wilson played for the South Carolina Gamecocks in college, where she became the school’s all-time leading scorer and helped lead the Gamecocks to their first NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship in 2017.  

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Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.

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Memorializing A'ja Wilson

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...

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A Celebration of the Arts with Mac Arthur Goodwin

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A Celebration of the Arts with Mac Arthur Goodwin

In celebration of the September nominee of the 2024 SC African American History Calendar, students will learn about the life, contributions, and impact of Mac Arthur Goodwin. Students will also...

Brown v. School District No.20

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  • 8
Brown v. School District No.20

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...

Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

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Grades

  • 3
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Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.

Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph

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Grades

  • 5
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Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph

In recognition of July's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar,Dr. Lonnie Randolph, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil Rights...

Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

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Grades

  • 5
  • 8
Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

In recognition of June's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Leola Clement Robinson, students will discover the contributions and impact she made to the Cvil Rights...

Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg

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Grades

  • 5
  • 8
Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg

In recognition of August's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil...

Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024

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Grades

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Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024
For more than two decades, Clifton Newman has served as a circuit court judge in South Carolina—the culmination of a lifelong legal career which was inspired in part by his role in a high school play...
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson

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Grades

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  • Higher Education
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson
In this video, Crescent interviews American fashion designer and South Carolina African American History Calendar honoree, Sergio Hudson about his educational experience in South Carolina, his career...
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson Learning Activity

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Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson Learning Activity
After watching the " Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson video," complete this nine question learning activity about the life of famous fashion designer Sergio Hudson and the skills and education...
Freedom Isn't "Free"

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Grades

  • 2
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Freedom Isn't "Free"

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

John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

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Grades

  • 8
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John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

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

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Grades

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Making a Mark on History

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

Memorializing A'ja Wilson

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Grades

  • 8
  • 11
Memorializing A'ja Wilson

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

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Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 2
  • 8
Preserving Our History

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...

Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg | SC African American History Calendar 2024 Tommy Preston Jr. | History in the Making AAHC

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  • Higher Education
  • Professional Development
Tommy Preston Jr. | History in the Making AAHC
Tommy Preston, Jr. is the global vice president of ethics at The Boeing Company, where he leads a team of professionals around the world focused on strengthening Boeing’s culture of compliance and...
What Makes a Good Citizen?

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Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
What Makes a Good Citizen?

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?

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Grades

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What's Important about Reading?

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

South Carolina African American History Calendar / 2024 SC African American History Calendar

Brown v. School District No.20

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
Brown v. School District No.20

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...

Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

Lesson

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.

Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph

Lesson

Grades

  • 5
  • 8
Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph

In recognition of July's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar,Dr. Lonnie Randolph, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil Rights...

Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

Lesson

Grades

  • 5
  • 8
Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

In recognition of June's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Leola Clement Robinson, students will discover the contributions and impact she made to the Cvil Rights...

Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024

Video

Grades

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
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Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024
For more than two decades, Clifton Newman has served as a circuit court judge in South Carolina—the culmination of a lifelong legal career which was inspired in part by his role in a high school play...
Freedom Isn't "Free"

Lesson

Grades

  • 2
  • 5
Freedom Isn't "Free"

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

John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
  • 12
John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

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

Lesson

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Making a Mark on History

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

Memorializing A'ja Wilson

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
  • 11
Memorializing A'ja Wilson

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

Lesson

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 2
  • 8
Preserving Our History

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?

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Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
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What is a Bill?

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.

You Be the Judge!

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Grades

  • Kindergarten
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You Be the Judge!

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