Center for Civil Rights History & Research

Telling South Carolina's Civil Rights story through scholarship, research, programs and outreach. Based at @UofSC.

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Featuring original films, oral histories, photographs, letters, and court records, the free website centers the people whose stories shaped a pivotal turning point in American education and civil rights.

Explore the exhibit at https://t.co/Ll8DytSS2O!

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The Center for Civil Rights History and Research is excited to launch a digital exhibit, Briggs v. Elliott: From Clarendon County to the Supreme Court, documenting the grassroots efforts of African American parents whose courage helped dismantle legalized segregation nationwide.

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Discover the stories of South Carolina’s first Black congressmen and the legacy that shaped Congressman Clyburn’s own historic path.

This event is free and open to the public. Reserve your spot here: https://t.co/VZ14fFgo6f...

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You’re invited to a special program on December 6 at 10 a.m. featuring Congressman James E. Clyburn in conversation with Dr. Bobby Donaldson on his new book, "The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation," followed by a book signing.

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Hosted in partnership with All Good Books, the event honored a lifelong commitment to justice, education, and service.

Thank you to our community for coming out and helping us honor this remarkable moment in South Carolina history. (4/4)

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The Center for Civil Rights History and Research was honored to celebrate the release of Dr. Henrie Monteith Treadwell’s new memoir, Come Along with Me: An African American Woman’s Journey for Justice. (1/4)

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Joined by veteran journalist Beryl Dakers, Dr. Treadwell shared her journey from leading the 1962 legal battle to desegregate the University of South Carolina to building a nationally recognized career in public health. (3/4)

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Our team hosted an interactive Black history trivia game that surprised many with little-known facts about USC’s past.

We loved seeing students learn, laugh, and discover our shared history together! (2/2)

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History meets Hip Hop Wednesday!

The Center for Civil Rights History and Research joined the Homecoming edition of @UofSC's #1 day party, where students, faculty, and staff gathered on Greene Street to celebrate and connect. (1/2)

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Join Dr. Treadwell this Friday as she returns to Columbia to share her story and new memoir, Come Along with Me.

Oct. 24 | 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30)
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 2229 Hampton St.

RSVP here: https://t.co/VZ14fFgo6f... (2/2)

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More than sixty years ago, Dr. Henrie Monteith Treadwell helped open the doors of the University of South Carolina to all.

She turned that moment into a lifelong mission, becoming a national leader in public health. (1/2)

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Don’t miss this historic evening. Reserve your spot here: https://t.co/kc4zvHFXGn (3/3)

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Join us for an evening with Dr. Henrie Monteith Treadwell, civil rights pioneer and public health leader, as she returns to Columbia to discuss her new memoir, Come Along with Me: An African American Woman’s Journey for Justice. (1/3)

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In 1963, Dr. Treadwell helped break the color barrier at the University of South Carolina. Now, hear her powerful story in conversation with veteran journalist Beryl Dakers, followed by a Q&A and book signing. (2/3)

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In 1978, Friendship College was approved for four-year academic degrees. The college closed in 1981. 5/5

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#OnThisDay in 1891, Friendship Junior College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, opened as Friendship Institute, a private school to train teachers and ministers. 1/5

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A year later, nine Friendship students and organizer Thomas Gaither staged a sit-in and chose the "Jail, No Bail" strategy, gaining national attention for serving thirty days on a prison work gang. 4/5