In 1871 nineteen black businessmen in Columbia met to create a suitable burial ground for the African-American community. They formed … More
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Massacre vs Riot, and Why Monuments Matter
July 4, 1876 July 4th, 1876 was the centennial celebration of the country’s independence, and in the small town of Hamburg, … More
Orangeburg
Do you know what happened in Orangeburg, SC? It was host to one of the most violent episodes of the … More