Charleston activism is not a new concept in the Lowcountry with roots stemming from the Civil Rights Movement. On April 1, 1960, twenty-four students from Burke High School orchestrated the … Continue reading Remembering History: The Charleston Movement
International Women’s Day: On the Fringe of Change
International Women’s Day is a holiday observed on March 8th to bring awareness to the achievements and challenges of the women’s rights movement. Matters such as gender equality, reproductive rights, … Continue reading International Women’s Day: On the Fringe of Change
A discussion on Catholics, Comics, and Horrors on April 20th
What do a blind superhero, a demon-possessed twelve-year-old, and a seven-foot-something angel-vampire have to do with each other? Come and find out!
Black Studies and the Ethics of Historical Privacy discussion on March 23rd
Join us as Dr. Crabtree shares her findings of her sabbatical research on Black Studies in recovering Black voices and their rights to privacy.
Conversation with Patricia Williams Dockery Septima, the play
Mar 22 at 5 PM Septima Clark Auditorium Conversation with Patricia Williams Dockery, about her new play, Septima, now at Pure Theater. Panel moderated by Theater professors Nakeisha Daniels and … Continue reading Conversation with Patricia Williams Dockery Septima, the play
The Reconstruction Curriculum Representative is coming to Charleston
Join E3 for an opportunity to hear directly from the Reconstruction team about their curriculum that provides live tutoring, K-12 supplemental and enrichment courses through an online platform that situates … Continue reading The Reconstruction Curriculum Representative is coming to Charleston
A Critical Conversations event with Tamara Lanier on Repatriating Artifacts of North American Slavery on March 21st
Tuesday, March 21 5:30-7:00 PM Septima Clark Memorial Auditorium (ECTR 118) The Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston invites students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to … Continue reading A Critical Conversations event with Tamara Lanier on Repatriating Artifacts of North American Slavery on March 21st
College of Charleston brings Afro-Brazilian activist Vilma Reis on March 20th for a discussion on “Afro-Feminism and Resistance in Brazil”
Afro-Brazilian activist Vilma Reis on Monday, March 20 at 4 pm in the Stern Ballroom: "Afro-Feminism and Resistance in Brazil"
March 18: Black Resistance: Septima Clark Teaching Citizenship
Date: March 18, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM EST Location: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture | 125 Bull Street | Charleston, SC 29424 Description: Join us for … Continue reading March 18: Black Resistance: Septima Clark Teaching Citizenship
A Gullah Gallery: An Ode to Charleston’s Black History
When thinking about black history, we often reflect on those who came before us. In a city like Charleston, the spirit of the Gullah community is alive through everyday customs … Continue reading A Gullah Gallery: An Ode to Charleston’s Black History