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Bra Fie (translates from the Ghanian Language- Akan to “Come Home

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Students will explore the history of Blacks in America with an emphasis on why some organizations urge African Americans to journey back to their roots.

Gullah Roots: Return to Bunce Island | Carolina Stories

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From 1617 to the abolishment of the English slave trade in 1807, Bunce Island was the last glimpse of home for tens of thousands of enslaved Africans. Today, only ruins remain, as a testament to the...

The Prehistory of S.C. | Conversations on S.C. History

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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The Prehistory of South Carolina is discussed in eight lessons: Native Americans in SC Animals in SC Language of...

First European Settlers | Conversations on S.C. History

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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The First European Settlers of South Carolina are discussed in five lessons: Spanish Exploration of SC French...

Avery Research Center | Project Discovery Revisited

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Charleston, South Carolina, is a city rich in African American culture. Sullivan’s Island, once an entry port from Africa for the slave trade, was considered the gateway to the United States. The...