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South Carolina's historical events, people and places. Content has been curated to meet South Carolina Social Studies Standards.
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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson | Road Trip
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson | Road Trip

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A native of Greenville, The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson overcame many challenges such as racism, poverty and the stigma of being born to an unwed teenage mother. An honors student and an athlete, his...
John Roy Harper II (1940-2003) | Road Trip
John Roy Harper II (1940-2003) | Road Trip

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In 1970 Harper received his law degree from the University of South Carolina where he specialized in constitutional law. He was the second African-American to graduate from the law school. Harper was...
Charlayne Hunter-Gault | Road Trip
Charlayne Hunter-Gault | Road Trip

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Due West native Charlayne Hunter-Gault was one of the first of two African Americans to integrate the University of Georgia. She later wins fame as a co-anchor reporter for the PBS/McNeil Lehrer...