South Carolina - Late 20th & Early 21st Centuries

1945 -  Present. Meet South Carolinians who made significant contributions during Cold War America (1945-1991) and The Civil Rights Movement (1947 - 1972). Learn how the political and economic landscape evolved in South Carolina too.
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Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell
Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell

Video

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

This audience requested episode of History In A Nutshell sheds light on the Briggs v. Elliott court case, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision...
The Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell
The Briggs v. Elliott Court Case | History In A Nutshell

Video

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

This episode of History In A Nutshell sheds light on the Briggs v. Elliott court case, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision! The Briggs v. Elliott...
Smokin’ Joe Frazier | S.C. Hall of Fame
Smokin’ Joe Frazier | S.C. Hall of Fame

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

Joseph William Frazier was born January 12, 1944, in Beaufort, South Carolina. He held the world heavyweight boxing title from February 16, 1970, until January 22, 1973. Known for his powerful left...
African American History Spotlight: Tommy Preston, Jr.
African American History Spotlight: Tommy Preston, Jr.

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Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2, 8

In recognition of November's Honorees for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Tommy Preston, Jr., students will determine the leadership qualities demonstrated by Tommy Preston...

Reverend Jesse Jackson | Carolina Snaps
Reverend Jesse Jackson | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

South Carolina’s own Reverend Jesse Jackson made history challenging library segregation with the Greenville Eight. Did you know that before Jesse Jackson’s honorable role as a civil rights leader and...