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Juneteenth Is Not About Just The Past

If you listen to some of today's political debates, you might think America has become tired of talking about race. Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are being dismantled. Books are challenged. School curricula are scrutinized. Discussions about race are increasingly portrayed as divisive. In some circles, simply acknowledging that race has shaped American history is treated as a form of racism itself.

At the same time, Juneteenth has become a national holiday. That contradiction should make us pay attention. Because Juneteenth is, at its core, a holiday about telling the truth.

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Woman standing with arms raised victoriously

Thirteen Black Women Are on Georgia's Ballot

When Georgia voters open their ballots this November, they will find thirteen Black women asking for their votes — a number without precedent in the state's history, and arguably in the country's.

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The Lives We Remember...and the Work That Remains

On June 17, Charleston paused to mark the 11th anniversary of one of the darkest days in the city's history. Eleven years after a white supremacist entered the Wednesday evening Bible study at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and murdered nine Black worshippers, church members, families, clergy, elected officials, and residents gathered once again to remember lives that continue to shape the conscience of Charleston and the nation.

Jul 224 min read

International African American Museum in Charleston.

Why Is the International African American Museum Facing Financial Trouble?

When the International African American Museum opened in Charleston in June 2023, it was celebrated as one of the most important cultural institutions ever built to tell the story of African Americans. Located on Gadsden’s Wharf, where historians estimate that nearly 40 percent of enslaved Africans brought to North America first entered the country, the museum quickly became a destination for visitors from across the United States and around the world.

Jul 243 min read

Identifying and Improving Leadership Styles #2

In the previous article we reviewed the first four (4) leadership styles. The last four (4) leadership styles are as follows:

Jul 243 min read

Division: The New Mental Health Crisis

There was a time when disagreement did not automatically end a relationship. Neighbors with opposing political views still borrowed cups of sugar from one another. Families gathered around holiday tables trusting that even spirited conversation couldn’t outweigh love. Friends debated passionately and still laughed together the next day.

Jul 246 min read

Charleston County’s Housing Crisis

Charleston County is at a crossroads. Over the next five years, millions of federal dollars will be invested in affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and homelessness prevention. At the same time, rising home prices, redevelopment, increasing insurance costs, and a shortage of affordable housing continue to reshape communities across the Lowcountry.

Jul 245 min read

Know Your Rights if You Experience Hate Crime

South Carolina does not currently have a statewide hate crimes law. However, that does not mean crimes motivated by hate go unpunished.

Jul 242 min read

What Residents Should Know About New S.C. Laws

Several new South Carolina laws officially took effect on July 1, bringing changes that affect schools, public safety, social media companies, fishing regulations, and access to community services. While many of the laws will be implemented over time, South Carolinians are already beginning to see the impact of legislation approved by the General Assembly earlier this year.