African Art Exhibit to Open in Addlestone Library
Starting Friday, Feb. 24, Addlestone Library will display Forms and Motifs in African Art: Works from the John R. Dupree Collection.
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02, 2017
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02, 2017
Looking Back at the Avery Normal Institute
Before it was the Avery Research Center, the building on Bull Street was one of the most important schools and gathering places for black Charlestonians.
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02, 2017
Black History Month Events at CofC
It’s Black History Month, and several clubs, organizations and offices at the College of Charleston are holding events celebrating the history and culture of African Americans.
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02, 2017
Avery Research Center Houses Badges From Charleston’s Past
The Avery Research Center's collections of historical artifacts, including Charleston free badges and slave badges, tell a fascinating story of the African-American experience.
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01, 2017
Avery Research Center Closing for Renovations
The center says it will shut its doors from Feb. 1, 2017, to Oct. 15, 2017, for a major improvement project to replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems throughout the building. The renovations will greatly enhance the building's archival storage conditions.
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12, 2016
Google Grant Extends Race and Social Justice Initiative
The $200K grant from Google ensures the continuation of the College's Race and Social Justice Initiative and its important work on race and inequality.
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08, 2016
Updated Exhibit Sheds New Light on Avery Center’s History
The history of the Avery Normal Institute, the legacy of its students and its impact on the community is getting a fresh retelling in an updated exhibition at the Avery Research Center.
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06, 2016
College Remembers Emanuel A.M.E. Church One Year Later
For the past year, the College has hosted numerous community events and discussions in the aftermath of the tragedy at Emanuel A.M.E. Church.
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05, 2016
College Publishes Online Tribute to Community’s Response to Emanuel A.M.E. Church Tragedy
Photos capturing the emotional response to the tragedy at Emanuel A.M.E Church have been made available online by the College's Lowcountry Digital History Initiative, Lowcountry Africana, and the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, among others.
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03, 2016
Stevenson to Speak on Issues of Race and Justice
Acclaimed lawyer and criminal justice reform advocate Bryan Stevenson will share his insights into America’s justice system during a speech at the College on March 31, 2016.