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• We Shall Overcome

  • When
    Wednesday, January 23, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Harbison Theatre

  We Shall Overcome, January 23 
  Inspired by the words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African-American music traditions with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches. This production ties together a living lineage of music and culture...Harbison Theatre, January 23 @ 7:30 p.m. MORE INFO
  

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, January 24, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia

  African Dance and Drumming Classes
  African dance and drumming classes are held every Thursday from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia. Free and open to the public. Contact James Robinson  at  robinsjc99@gmail.com.)
  

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• Temple Study Group

  • When
    Thursday, January 24, 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online with Zoom Video Conferencing

  Temple Study Group
  The Temple Study Group meets bi-weekly, every 2nd and 4th Thursday via the web using the social media app ZOOM. Discussion of books and articles related to African history, culture and theology.

  • You MUST contact Baba Derrick to get activated for the study group, 803-553-3357
  • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Using the mobile/desktop app ZOOM. The Zoom app can be downloaded using any mobile device or computer

  
  

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, January 31, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia

  African Dance and Drumming Classes
  African dance and drumming classes are held every Thursday from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia. Free and open to the public. Contact James Robinson  at  robinsjc99@gmail.com.)
  

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• South Carolina Council for African American Studies Conference

  • When
    Saturday, February 02, 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    SC Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

  South Carolina Council for African American Studies Conference, February 2: 
  You are invited to the SCCAAS annual one-day conference on Saturday, February 2, Columbia, SC. The SCCAAS conference will feature workshops on how to include African American studies across the curriculum as a seamless part of instruction. 

  SC Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  Conference Theme: African American Studies in the Classroom: An Interdisciplinary Approach
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• 15th Annual Black History Parade and Festival

  • When
    Saturday, February 02, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Beginning at Harden Street, ending at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

  15th Annual Black History Parade and Festival, February 2
  Celebrate Black History Month at the 15th Annual Karamu Statewide Black History Parade and Festival. The festival will include exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment. 

  The parade will kick off at 12 p.m. at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets and will travel south on Harden Street, ending at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park located at 2300 Greene St. he Black History Festival will begin at 1:15 p.m. at the park.

  The event is free and open to the public.

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• 6th Annual AfricStyle Fashion Show

  • When
    Saturday, February 02, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Landing Event Center 1832 Airport Blvd Cayce, SC 29033

  6th Annual AfricStyle Fashion Show, February 2
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  The Concept: Welcome to “My Beautiful Africa” our 2019 theme. This fashion show will take our guests thru a roller coaster of fashion from around the world with focus on the African Print. We will showcase accessories, clothing and more all in African printed fabric. Our events gives our guest an opportunity not to just see fashion but gives them a taste of our African Cuisines as well.

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, February 07, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia

  African Dance and Drumming Classes
  African dance and drumming classes are held every Thursday from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia. Free and open to the public. Contact James Robinson  at  robinsjc99@gmail.com.)
  

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, February 14, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia

  African Dance and Drumming Classes
  African dance and drumming classes are held every Thursday from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia. Free and open to the public. Contact James Robinson  at  robinsjc99@gmail.com.)
  

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• Listervelt Middleton Lecture Series

  • When
    Thursday, February 14, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM

  Listervelt Middleton Lecture Series, February 14 
  Theme: The Intergenerational Transmission of Knowledge: Using the Wisdom of the Elders. Benedict College @ 6 p.m. Benedict College, Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia.
  

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• Friday Film Screening at the Temple

  • When
    Friday, February 15, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    564 Sharpe Road, Columbia, SC

  Friday Film Screening: Friday, February 15
  The Temple's film screening series will feature a film about African and African American culture and history. Join us. . . The screening will take place at the Temple, 564 Sharpe Road @ 6:00 p.m. with a discussion to follow. All are invited to bring a food item to share with the group.

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, February 21, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia

  African Dance and Drumming Classes
  African dance and drumming classes are held every Thursday from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia. Free and open to the public. Contact James Robinson  at  robinsjc99@gmail.com.)
  

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, February 28, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia

  African Dance and Drumming Classes
  African dance and drumming classes are held every Thursday from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia. Free and open to the public. Contact James Robinson  at  robinsjc99@gmail.com.)
  

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• Temple Study Group

  • When
    Thursday, February 28, 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online with Zoom Video Conferencing

  Temple Study Group
  The Temple Study Group meets bi-weekly, every 2nd and 4th Thursday via the web using the social media app ZOOM. Discussion of books and articles related to African history, culture and theology.

  • You MUST contact Baba Derrick to get activated for the study group, 803-553-3357
  • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Using the mobile/desktop app ZOOM. The Zoom app can be downloaded using any mobile device or computer

  
  

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, March 07, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia

  African Dance and Drumming Classes
  African dance and drumming classes are held every Thursday from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the Katherine M. Bellfield, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street, Columbia. Free and open to the public. Contact James Robinson  at  robinsjc99@gmail.com.)
  

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• Friday Film Screening at the Temple

  • When
    Friday, March 22, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    564 Sharpe Road, Columbia, SC

  Friday Film Screening: Friday, March 22
  The Temple's film screening series will feature a film about African and African American culture and history. Join us. . . The screening will take place at the Temple, 564 Sharpe Road @ 6:00 p.m. with a discussion to follow. All are invited to bring a food item to share with the group.

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• College Language Association 2019 Convention

  • Start
    Thursday, April 11, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, April 13, 2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton North Raleigh Midtown. Raleigh, NC

  College Language Association 2019 Convention, April 11-13, 2019 
  Hosted by North Carolina Central University, Raleigh, North Carolina, "1619 < Expanding Narratives > 2019." Letter Invitation
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• Friday Film Screening at the Temple

  • When
    Friday, April 19, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    564 Sharpe Road, Columbia, SC

  Friday Film Screening: Friday, April 19
  The Temple's film screening series will feature a film about African and African American culture and history. Join us. . . The screening will take place at the Temple, 564 Sharpe Road @ 6:00 p.m. with a discussion to follow. All are invited to bring a food item to share with the group.

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• Friday Film Screening at the Temple

  • When
    Friday, May 17, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    564 Sharpe Road, Columbia, SC

  Friday Film Screening: Friday, May 17
  The Temple's film screening series will feature a film about African and African American culture and history. Join us. . . The screening will take place at the Temple, 564 Sharpe Road @ 6:00 p.m. with a discussion to follow. All are invited to bring a food item to share with the group.

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