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Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Part 2 | SC African American History Calendar - Episode 2

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Discusses her Role in the Removal of the Confederate Flag

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter has served in the South Carolina State House of Representatives since 1992. She is the first African American woman elected to the State House from Orangeburg County. The Confederate flag has long been a source of contention in the South. South Carolina legislature has debated the place where the flag should best be displayed for decades. Cobb-Hunter and her legislative allies took on the challenge of removing the Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds in 2015.

Cobb-Hunter explains the events leading up to the removal of the flag in this video clip. She begins with the initial process, including the many discussions with her political colleagues. Cobb-Hunter walks through the events of the day the legislature voted to have the flag removed. Cobb-Hunter discusses at length the NAACP boycott and its economic influence in the decision to remove the flag.

Presented through a partnership between the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina ETV.  Download the SC African American History Calendar here. 

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Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Discusses her Role in the Removal of the Confederate Flag

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter has served in the South Carolina State House of Representatives since 1992. She is the first African American woman elected to the State House from Orangeburg County. The Confederate flag has long been a source of contention in the South. South Carolina legislature has debated the place where the flag should best be displayed for decades. Cobb-Hunter and her legislative allies took on the challenge of removing the Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds in 2015.

Cobb-Hunter explains the events leading up to the removal of the flag in this video clip. She begins with the initial process, including the many discussions with her political colleagues. Cobb-Hunter walks through the events of the day the legislature voted to have the flag removed. Cobb-Hunter discusses at length the NAACP boycott and its economic influence in the decision to remove the flag.

Presented through a partnership between the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina ETV.  Download the SC African American History Calendar here. 

Lesson

Find the corresponding lesson for this video, A Voice for the Voiceless

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Find all lesson plans for the 2021 African American History Calendar honorees.

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Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Part 1 | SC African American History Calendar

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter Discusses Getting into Politics Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter has served in the South Carolina State House of Representatives since 1992. She is the first African...

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Gilda Cobb-Hunter Video Handout - Confederate Flag Timeline and Events

After viewing the video clip, have students use this handout to learn more. Students can research articles about the debate to remove the Confederate flag. Explain the arguments made from each side...

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Gilda Cobb-Hunter - Video Questions Part 2 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

Video questions are a great way to keep students engaged and focused while viewing a video clip. Use these questions to help students focus on the important points made in this video.

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Global and Local Research Inquiry Handout - Gilda Cobb-Hunter Video Part 1&2 | SC African American History Calendar (2021)

Use the Part I Gilda Cobb-Hunter video to have students strengthen their research and inquiry skills. This handout is another great way to combine social studies and ELA.

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Janice Marshall | SC African American History Calendar (2019)
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