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• Creative Entrepreneurship Core Classes at RCPL

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 10, 2019
  • End
    Tuesday, March 31, 2020
  • Location
    RCPL Branches

  Creative Entrepreneurship Core Classes
  Are offered throughout the year, these classes will provide general creative entrepreneurship education for all adults who strive to create a business in the creative arts. The core classes are part of the Master Class series and are open to all adults. Classes are taught throughout the year at various Richland Library locations. CHECK THE CALENDAR for the location of each class topic closest to you (Scroll to bottom of page for Core Curriculum class calendars). Classes are Free. 

  Core Curriculum Classes: 

  • Entrepreneurial Vision Boards
    
  • Business 101
  • Design Thinking
  • Financial Management 101

  
  

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• Zurialiaty De-Stressing Yoga

  • When
    Monday, September 16, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Yoga Every Monday

  An hour session that is great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced yoga students which consist of minimal yoga flow movements, chanting affirmations, and mantras which aid in the concentration of a guided meditation. Essential oils are also included and occasional poetry.

  Price: $15/session REGISTER/PAY

  Location: 

  Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 
  301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Schedule:

  • 6:30 p.m. -6:50 p.m. registration forms (dress comfortably loose fitting clothes)
  • 6:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. centering (avoid heavy meals prior to class)
  • 7:00 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. slow flow postures
  • 7:20 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. guided meditation (including mantras, affirmations, and essential oils)
  • 7:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. relaxation pose (clean up, brieft quesions, and departure)

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• Roundtable Discussion: Should Black organizations and institutions be Afrikan-centered?

  • When
    Thursday, September 19, 2019
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    University of South Carolina, Child Development Research Center, Room 219, 1530 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC

  Round Table Discussion: Should Black organizations and institutions be Afrikan-centered?, September 19
  Benton, J., Brice, T., Gallman, B., & Jackson, D. (2014). Should Black organizations and institutions be Afrikan-centered?: The quest for self-determination. 
  
  Columbia, SC: Joint Ventures.

  Thursday, September 19 at the University of South Carolina, Child Development Center, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1530 Wheat St, Columbia, SC 29208. RESERVE A SPOT

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, September 19, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203

  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 Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203.

  
  

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• 2019 Robert Smalls Lecture

  • When
    Thursday, September 19, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Hollings Library Program Room, USC Thomas Cooper Library

  2019 Robert Smalls Lecture, September 19 

  September 19, 6:30 p.m., the Hollings Library Program Room, USC Thomas Cooper
  Library. Speaker will be Tammy Kernodle, musicology prof., Miami University.

  Her scholarship focuses on various genres of African American music, such as jazz, gender and popular music. She is planning a dynamic and soul-stirring talk titled “You Better Think About What You're Trying to Do to Me: Black Women, Music, and the Performance of Black Anger in Sixties Popular Music."

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• Friday Film Screening at the Temple: Amos Wilson's - Special Education: Its Special Agenda Unhooded

  • When
    Friday, September 20, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    564 Sharpe Road, Columbia, SC

  Friday Film Screening: Amos Wilson's - Special Education: Its Special Agenda Unhooded Friday, September 20
  The Temple's film screening series will feature a film about African and African American culture and history followed by a discussion. Join us. . .  at Krst Universal Temple, 564 Sharpe Road @ 6:30 p.m. with a discussion to follow. All are invited to bring a food item to share with the group. 

  Screening: Amos Wilson's - Special Education: Its Special Agenda Unhooded

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• Empowering Youth by Erasing Barriers (For Educators, Consultants, Administrators)

  • When
    Saturday, September 21, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223

  Empowering Youth by Erasing Barriers (For Educators, Consultants, Administrators)

  Join us as we explore strategies to erase the barriers of student achievement and success. This is an event that you don't want to miss! FLYER

  Date/Location: REGISTER

  Sat, September 21, 2019 @ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

  South Carolina Department of Archives and History

  8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223

  About this Event
  Calling all Elementary and Secondary Educators, Consultants, Administrators, Counselors and Others that touch the lives of students. Prepare to experience an enlightening day filled with a keynote address, engaging sessions, an expert panel, vendors, live entertainment, networking and a catered lunch.

  Participants will also receive renewal points towards certification. You can experience all of these things and more for absolutely no cost at all! That's right, you heard it, you don't have to pay a thing! However, space is limited, so please register/RSVP by September 14, 2019.

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• Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture

  • When
    Saturday, September 21, 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mann-Simons Site, 1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC

  Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture, September 21
  Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Now in its 41st year, this free outdoor festival brings musician, artisans, dancers and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s black history and culture on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site, 1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201. INFO
  

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• Zurialiaty De-Stressing Yoga

  • When
    Monday, September 23, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Yoga Every Monday

  An hour session that is great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced yoga students which consist of minimal yoga flow movements, chanting affirmations, and mantras which aid in the concentration of a guided meditation. Essential oils are also included and occasional poetry.

  Price: $15/session REGISTER/PAY

  Location: 

  Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 
  301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Schedule:

  • 6:30 p.m. -6:50 p.m. registration forms (dress comfortably loose fitting clothes)
  • 6:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. centering (avoid heavy meals prior to class)
  • 7:00 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. slow flow postures
  • 7:20 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. guided meditation (including mantras, affirmations, and essential oils)
  • 7:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. relaxation pose (clean up, brieft quesions, and departure)

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, September 26, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203

  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 Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203.

  
  

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• Temple Study Group

  • When
    Thursday, September 26, 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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• Zurialiaty De-Stressing Yoga

  • When
    Monday, September 30, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Yoga Every Monday

  An hour session that is great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced yoga students which consist of minimal yoga flow movements, chanting affirmations, and mantras which aid in the concentration of a guided meditation. Essential oils are also included and occasional poetry.

  Price: $15/session REGISTER/PAY

  Location: 

  Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 
  301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Schedule:

  • 6:30 p.m. -6:50 p.m. registration forms (dress comfortably loose fitting clothes)
  • 6:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. centering (avoid heavy meals prior to class)
  • 7:00 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. slow flow postures
  • 7:20 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. guided meditation (including mantras, affirmations, and essential oils)
  • 7:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. relaxation pose (clean up, brieft quesions, and departure)

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, October 03, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203

  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 Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203.

  
  

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• Zurialiaty De-Stressing Yoga

  • When
    Monday, October 07, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Yoga Every Monday

  An hour session that is great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced yoga students which consist of minimal yoga flow movements, chanting affirmations, and mantras which aid in the concentration of a guided meditation. Essential oils are also included and occasional poetry.

  Price: $15/session REGISTER/PAY

  Location: 

  Salts, Cuts, Nails Salon & Spa, 
  301 Rice Meadow Way, Columbia, SC 29229

  Schedule:

  • 6:30 p.m. -6:50 p.m. registration forms (dress comfortably loose fitting clothes)
  • 6:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. centering (avoid heavy meals prior to class)
  • 7:00 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. slow flow postures
  • 7:20 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. guided meditation (including mantras, affirmations, and essential oils)
  • 7:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. relaxation pose (clean up, brieft quesions, and departure)

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• African Dance and Drumming Classes

  • When
    Thursday, October 10, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203

  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 Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203.

  
  

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• Temple Study Group

  • When
    Thursday, October 10, 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, October 17, 2019
  •  
    5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Katherine M. Bellfield Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203

  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 Cultural Arts Center/Booker Washington Heights facility at 2611 Grant Street, Columbia, SC 29203.

  
  

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• Roundtable Discussion: CEEAAS Teachers—Lessons and Strategies That Work

  • When
    Friday, October 18, 2019
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    University of South Carolina, Child Development Research Center, Room 219, 1530 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC

  Round Table Discussion: CEEAAS Teachers—Lessons and Strategies That Work, October 18
  The Center for Education and Equity of African American Students presents, CEEAAS Teachers—Lessons and Strategies That Work.

  Thursday, October 18 at the University of South Carolina, Child Development Center, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1530 Wheat St, Columbia, SC 29208. 

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• Friday Film Screening at the Temple

  • When
    Friday, October 18, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    564 Sharpe Road, Columbia, SC

  Friday Film Screening: 
  The Temple's film screening series will feature a film about African and African American culture and history followed by a discussion. Join us. . .  at Krst Universal Temple, 564 Sharpe Road @ 6:30 p.m. with a discussion to follow. All are invited to bring a food item to share with the group. 

  Screening: TBD

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• Temple Study Group

  • When
    Thursday, October 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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• Temple Study Group

  • When
    Thursday, November 14, 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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• Friday Film Screening at the Temple

  • When
    Friday, November 15, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    564 Sharpe Road, Columbia, SC

  Friday Film Screening: 
  The Temple's film screening series will feature a film about African and African American culture and history followed by a discussion. Join us. . .  at Krst Universal Temple, 564 Sharpe Road @ 6:30 p.m. with a discussion to follow. All are invited to bring a food item to share with the group. 

  Screening: TBD

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• ASCAC - Southern Region Conference: Black Reconstruction in South Carolina

  • When
    Saturday, November 23, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Claflin University

  ASCAC - Southern Region Conference:  Black Reconstruction in South Carolina, November 23
  The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations. Invited speakers: Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr (Howard University), Dr. Bobby Donaldson (USC), Dr. Catherine Adams (Claflin). Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC. Further details to follow.
  

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