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SC African American History Calendar: September Honorees - Jim Capers and Antigua Meet
Jim Capers was an African American patriot who served as a drummer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Born enslaved, he enlisted in the South...
SC African American History Calendar: May Honoree - Thomas Carney
Thomas Carney, born free in Maryland around 1754, was a courageous African American patriot whose service during the Revolutionary War demonstrated his dedication to “provide for the Common Defence.”...
SC African American History Calendar: April Honoree - Esau Jenkins
Esau Jenkins was a visionary civil rights leader and community organizer from Johns Island, South Carolina. He exemplified the principle of “Ensure Domestic Tranquility” by using buses he and his wife...
SC African American History Calendar: March Honoree - Robert Smalls
Born enslaved in Beaufort, South Carolina, Robert Smalls became a symbol of justice and equality through his courageous actions and lifelong public service. During the Civil War, he commandeered the...
SC African American History Calendar: February Honoree - Septima Poinsette Clark
Septima Poinsette Clark, born in Charleston, South Carolina, was a pioneering educator and civil rights activist dedicated to building a more just society. She created Citizenship Schools—community...