Laugh Along with the Top Black Comedians
The College of Charleston will screen the documentary Why We Laugh: Great Black Comedians and host author Darryl Littleton at the Avery Research Center.
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01, 2015
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12, 2014
Hot Books for Cold Weather by College Romance Writers
In need of a steamy page-turner? A number of College alumni and employees are among the hottest romance writers in America.
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12, 2014
Sweetgrass Basket Exhibit on Display at Avery through January 2015
The exhibition, “Sweetgrass: A Living Legacy of Family and Community,” features baskets made by various African and African American artists in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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10, 2014
Grammy Award Winning Producer 9th Wonder to Speak at the College of Charleston
Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder will speak at the College of Charleston on October 6, 2014. This event is free and open to the public.
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07, 2014
Program Eases Transition for Multicultural and First-Generation Students
The 2014 SPECTRA class, which includes nearly 100 freshman with diverse backgrounds, continues through Aug. 9, 2014.
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06, 2014
Avery Staff Members Head to Ivy League for Summer Learning
Staff from the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture are participating in professional development this summer.
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05, 2014
Director Proud of Avery’s Role in Celebrating Black Life
As she heads to Harvard for leadership training this summer, Patricia Williams Lessane reflects on the Avery Center's expanded research and public programs.
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05, 2014
Blacksmith Philip Simmons Featured in New Online Exhibitions
The Lowcountry Digital Library has published three new exhibitions, including one featuring the ironwork of master blacksmith Philip Simmons.
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03, 2014
World Renowned Agriculturalist and Urban-Farming Expert to Speak at the College of Charleston
World renowned urban agriculturalist Will Allen to speak at the College of Charleston in a free event open to the public March 19, 2014, at 7 p.m.
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02, 2014
12 Black History Month Activities and Events Hosted by the College of Charleston
In honor of Black History Month, several College of Charleston organizations have arranged activities and events open to the public. These activities and events focus on a variety of historical and current issues related to race and black history. The following list is provided for interested parties and is organized by date.