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SC African American History Calendar: June Honorees - Remembering the Emanuel Nine
Remembering the Emanuel Nine A decade ago, the Emanuel Nine—beloved members of “Mother Emanuel”—were gunned down in cold blood as they offered hospitality to a...
SC African American History Calendar: February Honoree - Malcolm Graham
Malcolm Graham, the brother of the late Cynthia Graham Hurd, is a member of the Charlotte City Council and previously served in the North Carolina State Senate, representing Mecklenburg County. After...
SC African American History Calendar 2025: January Honoree - The Bond Hearing
Calendar honorees are chosen for their accomplishments and profound impacts African American history and culture has had in the past, present, and future of our state and nation. The 2024 honorees...
SC African American History Calendar: December Honoree - Wilhelmina P. Johnson
CIVIC LEADER Wilhelmina P. Johnson, a dynamic figure from Darlington, devoted her life to enhancing her community in various capacities. Trained as a home economics educator, she taught in the...
SC African American History Calendar: November Honoree - Tommy Preston, Jr.
Business Leader 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...