How Columbia is capturing its unique perspective on Black history
WEBSep 26, 2023 · “Intersection on Main Street: African American Life in Columbia” showcases, in part, the economic growth of African Americans on Washington Street during the 20th century. It uses storytelling to look at key players in Columbia’s Civil Rights Movement.
A historically Black area in Columbia is changing, and residents ...
WEBNov 30, 2021 · In the last 10 years, the city of Columbia has lost 3.6% of its Black population and saw a 3.7% increase in its white population. Other cities across the state show similar trends, the most notable of which is Charleston.
Mann-Simons Site - Historic Columbia
WEBMidwife Celia Mann and boatman Ben Delane made this site their home by the early 1840s. Members of Columbia's small population of free people of color, the couple challenged social norms at a time in which most Africans and African Americans were enslaved.
Signs of Segregation from Columbia's Past | Richland Library
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · If you grew up in Columbia in the 1950s and 1960s, then you experienced first-hand the rules of Jim Crow, when businesses, schools, public transportation, places of entertainment, and even state parks were racially segregated BY LAW.
The story of Columbia's Frogtown community | wltx.com
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · Nestled in Columbia's Shandon community is historic Frogtown. The two streets, Monroe and Heyward, off Kilbourne Road, are a reflection of Black history in Columbia.
Discover Black History in Columbia, S.C. - QCity Metro
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · Black churches emerged as centers of social life and political power; Benedict College was founded on the grounds of a former plantation; and 90% of the students at the South Carolina College – today the University of South Carolina – were Black, though classes remained segregated.
Columbia’s Historic Black Business District Featured in New …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles the rich history of a Historic Black Business District in Columbia, SC.
Black Community in Columbia, SC | Activities & Resources
WEBThe Black community’s history is one of resilience and perseverance in the Columbia region. From the Reconstruction Era to Civil Rights to present-day social, political, and cultural contributions, African Americans continue to play a crucial role in shaping and sustaining our community.
“I’m a black man who moved to the Deep South. Here’s what ... - Vox
WEBOct 31, 2017 · Although the trend is changing, black people have been stealing away from the South for decades. It’s a place that represents bondage, lynching, and the humiliation of second-class citizenship.
Black History Month in Columbia, SC | Landmarks & Attractions
WEBJan 31, 2019 · In honor of Black History Month, explore the myriad of significant African-American sites that make up the rich history of Columbia, South Carolina. Learn about "The Big Apple," Richard T. Greener and his recently unveiled statue, the Waverly District, historic churches and much more.