By: CofC Media Having worked with Charleston’s new International African American Museum (IAAM) since its inception, Bernard Powers (above), director of the College of Charleston’s Center...
By: CofC Media Many achievements of Charleston native, educator and activist Septima Poinsette Clark (1898-1987) took place at locations on and near the College of Charleston...
The Mellon Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture a $2 million grant to support the collection...
Press Release The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Homegoing: A Juried Exhibition, on view through January 29th, 2023 at City Gallery and at the...
Quintin Washington of Quintin’s Close-Ups recently spoke with Dr. Tamara Butler, executive director of The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. You can see...
Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival has announced the keynote speaker for the free hybrid festival, which will take place January 12-14, 2023. The...
Update: The event has changed venues. It will now be held at Burke High School. — Original Post Below — Press Release The Avery Research Center...
By: CofC Media Almost 40 years before the start of the Civil War, Denmark Vesey tried to organize an uprising to free the enslaved people of...
Press Release Capping a week of Juneteenth celebrations across the United States, the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is pleased to announce...
The Charleston Place is honoring Gullah Geechee heritage with a month-long celebration of their culture throughout June. The hotel has partnered with a group of local...
