2 02, 2024

14 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month at the College of Charleston

By |2024-02-06T13:54:34-05:00February 2, 2024|Side Feature|Comments Off on 14 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month at the College of Charleston

The College of Charleston is celebrating Black History Month with programming and events throughout February.

21 02, 2022

Student’s Podcast Focuses on the Black Experience at CofC and Beyond

By |2022-03-15T11:26:30-04:00February 21, 2022|All News, Campus Life|Comments Off on Student’s Podcast Focuses on the Black Experience at CofC and Beyond

Inspired by a project to highlight one of the first Black professors at the College, English major Tony Jackson launched the podcast 'The Black Experience' to highlight stories from the Black community at CofC and beyond.

25 02, 2021

Bernard Powers Illuminates Black History at CofC and Beyond

By |2021-03-10T13:07:41-05:00February 25, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Bernard Powers Illuminates Black History at CofC and Beyond

As the director of the College's Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston and the interim CEO of the International African American Museum, Bernard Powers is shedding light on new aspects of Black history.

23 02, 2021

Avery Research Center Continues Legacy of Educational Excellence

By |2021-03-08T09:23:48-05:00February 23, 2021|Academics, All News, Side Feature|Comments Off on Avery Research Center Continues Legacy of Educational Excellence

The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture builds upon the foundation of its namesake the Avery Normal Institute, which served African American students from 1865 to 1954.

10 02, 2021

Student-Athletes Help Elementary School Celebrate Black History Month

By |2021-02-22T09:15:28-05:00February 10, 2021|All News, Campus Life, Students|Comments Off on Student-Athletes Help Elementary School Celebrate Black History Month

More than a dozen student-athletes from the College commemorated Black History Month by reading select books to the young students at Memminger Elementary School.

3 02, 2021

10 Black History Month Events to Check Out

By |2021-02-25T11:35:46-05:00February 3, 2021|All News, Campus Life, Students|Comments Off on 10 Black History Month Events to Check Out

In honor of Black History Month, several CofC departments, clubs, organizations and offices are sponsoring events that explore Black culture, history and contemporary issues.