Noted South Carolinians

Meet South Carolinians from various backgrounds and time periods.

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 Chief Justice Ernest Finney | Carolina Snaps
Chief Justice Ernest Finney | Carolina Snaps

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Ernest Finney was the first African American chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. He left an indelible mark on the legal system with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality...
 Nikky Finney
Nikky Finney

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Nikky Finney, daughter of the late SC Supreme Court Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney, Jr., recites her poem, " He Never Had It Made" on the occasion of his installation to the S.C. Supreme Court. Just...
 A Conversation with Judge Finney
A Conversation with Judge Finney

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Ernest A. Finney, Jr., was born in Smithfield, Virginia during the depression, on March 23, 1931. His mother died 10 days after he was born and his father was a teacher who traveled as part of his...
 Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson
Crescent Interviews Sergio Hudson

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In this video, Crescent interviews American fashion designer and South Carolina African American History Calendar honoree, Sergio Hudson about his educational experience in South Carolina, his career...
 Ronald McNair | Carolina Snaps
Ronald McNair | Carolina Snaps

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South Carolina native Ronald McNair was the second African-American to go into space, and was part of the STS-51L crew that died when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after lift-off on...
 South Carolina Street Art | Carolina Snaps
South Carolina Street Art | Carolina Snaps

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From the coast to the upstate there’s art around every corner and on many walls across South Carolina. Artists from the Palmetto State and beyond have contributed to the thriving street art scene...