The British country house in all its opulence and refinement seems worlds away from the fetid horrors of a slave ship. However the trade in enslaved Africans and slave-produced goods fueled the wealth that funded the creation of many 17th-to-19th-centuryRead more
The mysteries of Hamlet have intrigued playgoers for over 400 years and inspired innumerable adaptations in 70 languages. This class will consider those enigmas of reason and action, love and power by looking at one act of the five-act drama each successiveRead more
Armand Derfner has been practicing civil rights law for over 54 years, and he is no stranger to America’s immigration issues. Born in France to Polish Jews who had already fled their homeland in Hitler’s early days, his family wasRead more
Exhibiting over 2,000 dolls representing numerous activities mirroring real life situations. Most extensively, is a depiction of Diversity in the Family. In addition to the Diverse Family Unit, the Expo Includes Topics On: 1. Appearance: showing color, size, shapes, hairRead more
Join us for the Racial Unity Leadership Summit as we meet in Charleston, South Carolina, a city that has a rich history and a powerful legacy of endurance! Scholars and thinkers from around the nation will share insightful presentations regardingRead more
It’s 1959, and Billie Holiday, “Lady Day” is about to deliver one of her last live performances ever. At the seedy Emerson’s Bar and Grill on Philadelphia’s south side, an audience sits waiting, not knowing that they are about toRead more
Prints in Clay is a day-long multimedia artistic and educational exploration into the many significant contributions of African-Americans to the history and culture of the community. The four-part program consists of a historical tour, a visual exhibit, a curated dinner,Read more
Charleston journalist and author Jason Ryan will join us to discuss his book in which he chronicles the 1927 Dole Air Derby and the first flights across the Pacific in the 1920s.
Dive into the vibrant Latin American culture for a day at the annual Latin American Festival, Sunday, Oct. 14 at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park! This popular event lasts from 12 – 6 p.m. and will feature Latin American music,Read more
Join Adam Parker and Cleveland Sellers, Jr. for the launch of Parker's biography on Sellers, Outside Agitator. Additional guests will discuss the history of the freedom movement, the seminal 1968 Orangeburg Massacre, and current challenges facing activists today. Parker's incisive biography detailsRead more
