Grade(s): 11
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2019
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Dr. Nancy Tolson examines the symbolism of Toni Morrison's "marigolds" and discusses how South Carolina has been fertile ground for more marigolds to bloom, including works from Jacqueline Woodson and...
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Explore connections between the literary works of Toni Morrison and themes in hip-hop culture. Dr. Toby Jenkins discusses how both Morrison’s narratives and hip-hop reflect social realities...
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Dr. Nancy Tolson discusses the significance of Black women's writing in the 1980s, contextualizing their literary contributions within historical and cultural frameworks. She highlights how these...
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Shontavia Johnson discusses how Toni Morrison is able to survived by finding joy in the face of adversity, a shared experience amongst black girls and women.
Lesson
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...
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The Plessy v. Ferguson decision set the precedent that "separate" facilities for blacks and whites were constitutional as long as they were "equal." In 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education case...