The 70th anniversary of Briggs v. Elliott, a pivotal court case that challenged school segregation, was commemorated on May 23 at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center in Columbia. The …
The state’s only civil rights museum is getting a new home. Ground is expected to be broken for the new Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum in Apr
Harvey Gantt’s arrival at Clemson University in 1963 officially marked the end of segregation at the university. Equipped with his camera, Cecil Williams was there to capture that historic moment. - February 22, 2024
Learn about the pivotal role students and community leaders in Orangeburg, SC played in the struggle for civil rights. The Civil Rights Movement expanded across the state, including significant sit-ins and legal actions in Charleston. - February 15, 2024
On February 6, 1968, a violent clash occurred between SC State University students and law enforcement, with police beating and opening fire on the unarmed students. Three students were killed, and many were injured. - February 08, 2024