2024 SC African American History Calendar

The South Carolina African American History Calendar is a 12-month calendar that profiles individuals from across the state who have had a positive, compelling impact on South Carolina and, often, across the country.

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 A'ja Wilson | SC African American History Calendar 2024
A'ja Wilson | SC African American History Calendar 2024

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Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A’ja Wilson is a highly-accomplished professional basketball player for the two-time world champion Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Wilson played for the South...
 Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024
Clifton Newman | SC African American History Calendar 2024

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Grades: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

For more than two decades, Clifton Newman has served as a circuit court judge in South Carolina—the culmination of a lifelong legal career which was inspired in part by his role in a high school play...
Brown v. School District No.20
Brown v. School District No.20

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Grades: 8

The month of February in the South Carolina African American History Calendar features the case of Brown v. School District No. 20, Charleston, SC. This lesson explores the issues of the case, the...

Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson
Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

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Grades: 3, 4, 5

To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.

Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph
Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph

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Grades: 5, 8

In recognition of July's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar,Dr. Lonnie Randolph, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil Rights...

Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson
Civil Rights Spotlight: Leola Clement Robinson

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Grades: 5, 8

In recognition of June's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Leola Clement Robinson, students will discover the contributions and impact she made to the Cvil Rights...

Freedom Isn't "Free"
Freedom Isn't "Free"

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Grades: 2, 5

Students will explore what it means to be free and have equality for all.

John L. Scott and The Legislative Process
John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

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Grades: 8, 12

In recognition of April's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, John L. Scott, students will explore the Legislative Process.

Making a Mark on History
Making a Mark on History

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Grades: 3, 4, 5

Students will determine the importance of historical markers as well as how they help to preserve our history.

Memorializing A'ja Wilson
Memorializing A'ja Wilson

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Grades: 8, 11

In celebration of being chosen as the January honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson explores the accomplishments and contributions of A'ja Wilson and how...

Preserving Our History
Preserving Our History

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Grades: Kindergarten, 2, 8

In recognition of March's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Jackie J. Whitmore, students will become historians, conducting research on their family genealogy or...