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The Auntie Karen Foundation will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a MASKquerade themed event on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Koger Center for the Arts. The Legends of...2021 Concert will feature Vanessa Williams with The Colour of Music Orchestra Black Classical Musicians Festival i…
Richland Library is celebrating Black Music Month with one of our former artists-in-residence. Join us for Evening Arts: THE Dubber from 7 - 8 p.m., Friday, June 18 on our Facebook Page. The online performance, which is free and open to the public, features Washington, DC-born and South Caro…
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Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr.’s new book, “The Awakening”, The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol. 1, A Narrative History, is the first volume of narratives about the descendants of two families who share a common ancestor, Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison. The book begins with Martha and her f…
Local artist Baba Seitu Amenwahsu is hosting an Artist’s Talk as part of his exhibit entitled BA AKHU: A NEW PARADIGM.
The Columbia Section of the National Council of Negro Women, under the dynamic leadership of Loranda Melton, continues to focus on the goal of NCNW which is to lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent to reach their fullest potential.
Delta Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® ignited Nurses’ Week with a Virtual Fashion Show and Awards Program, on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The Fundraising Chair Iona Graham, MSN, MA, RN spearheaded this dynamic event. Dr. Tara E. Smalls, the Scholarship and Awards Chair led the…
Vaccine access to fight COVID-19 is at the top of the list when it comes to disparities our Black communities are facing. A recent town hall event put on by the Black Coalition Against COVID (BCAC) called on 18 health professionals and community organization representatives to come together …
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) presents the 3rd Daddy and Me 5K / Fun Run on June 19, 2021, at 8:00 am at the Saluda Shoals Park. Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) presents an opportunity for anyone in the Columbia area to enjoy a certified 5K, a fun run and there are even virtual run…
The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), invites the public to celebrate its 10th anniversary during the 2021 annual meeting on Thursday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. Festivities include a reception on Boyd Plaza — where patron…
Born and raised in Rwanda, Emma Rwirangira has a knack for languages. She speaks four of them: Kinyarwanda, French, Swahili, and English. However, she spoke no English at all when she and her husband moved to the United States in 2011. “It wasn’t an easy road,” says Emma. “I had to learn to …
On Saturday, May 22, the parking lot of W.A. Perry Middle School will turn into a COVID-19 vaccination “party” with live music by DJs, goody bags for guests and door prizes for some lucky winners.
SC State and Claflin University will be partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center (SHM) on SC State's campus on April 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists here in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and across the nation.
The South Carolina Autism Society is hosting the 15th annual Strides for Autism Finale on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
In September 2020, SC Uplift received the first Gold Certification for Universal Living Homes by the SC Builders Industry Association.
The Reedy Fork Baptist Church seeks to collaborate with community churches, our Healthcare Systems, the Center for Disease Control, and other entities to reach the vulnerable, the underserved and those disproportionately affected by the virus in the south Greenville communities.
Several South Carolina leaders and initiatives will be recognized this year by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) in its annual “Preserving Our Places in History: Lest We Forget” award program on April 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. SCAAHC is pleased to announce State Se…
The WCS Memorial Scholarship is a non-renewable one-time cash award, awarded to the student. This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating African American high school senior who resides in the Midlands Areas and one to a senior who resides in Georgetown County.
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After a one-year hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the annual Black Cowboy Festival will return in 2021.
The Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will participate in the National Covid-19 Day of Remembrance on March 21 and will partner with Walgreens to administer Covid-19 vaccinations for eligible groups.
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Growing up, Clara Benson’s grandmother always advocated for the idea of service and helping others.
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) of South Carolina has recently increased efforts on growing their network of families to become licensed foster parents and share their hearts and homes with a teenager in need of care and support.
Prisma Health is encouraging all parents and children to build healthy dental habits during National Children’s Dental Health Month. Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health, according to James Curtis, DMD, chair of Prisma Health Dentistry.
Now through May 15, South Carolina residents may select Ambetter from Absolute Total Care for healthcare coverage in 30 counties through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a special enrollment period (SEP) for individual…
Prisma Health’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia will shift from every weekday to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule beginning Monday, March 1. The site, which requires a provider order, will be open on those three days from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Baba Seitu Amenwahsu is a visual artist, musician, healer and retired Public School Art Educator in Columbia, South Carolina. He is the author of a new book, ‘BA AKHU® A Mystical Spiritual Path’s Visual Art Aesthetic.’
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Prisma Health will not be able to hold any walk-in vaccinations the rest of this week.
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in collaboration with Able South Carolina, announced two new mobility programs for citizens of the Midlands who are underserved by the present transit system. The funding for the mobility programs is made possible through a Federal…
To continue its rapid delivery of COVID-19 vaccine across its communities and in response to the challenges seen in the 70+ population with making online appointments, Prisma Health is offering appointment assistance at its COVID-19 vaccination centers for those who meet current vaccine fede…
Our nation has reached a grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: over 400,000 Americans have died from complications of the coronavirus. Black Americans are 3.7 times as likely as white Americans to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and 2.8 times as likely to die.COVID-
S.A.V.E. (Students Advocating for Vital Engagements) is an organization founded to inspire and galvanize young people to use their voices for change. Its debut Summit will take place virtually on February 5 and 6 and is available to any high school or college student. They can sign up for fr…
On Martin Luther King, Jr.’s holiday, I remember that Rev. King was not only a thinker but a man of action.
The Columbia (SC) Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is hosting a Zoom webinar on “Uncovering Facts About Diabetes in the African American Community” on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The webinar presenter is LaCresha Mitchum, RN, MSN-Ed, CDCES. Please r…
Reid Chapel AME Church, located at 704 Gabriel Street, Columbia, S.C. 29203 will have Free COVID-19 Testing in the parking next to the Ruth C. Simon Family Life Center every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Prisma Health will restrict patient visitation effective Saturday, Jan. 9, in the wake of a growing surge of COVID-19 infections across South Carolina.
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), will provide free COVID-19 tests for passengers of the bus system beginning today.
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Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that extends the temporary suspension of the normal operating procedures of City Council and City Boards and Commissions meetings.
Digital government solutions firm NIC Inc. and the State of South Carolina are expanding TourHealth COVID-19 testing in Columbia.
Many people are avoiding in-person doctor’s visits to limit potential exposure to coronavirus -- or are simply ignoring health concerns altogether. However, when it comes to medical emergencies such as stroke, immediate medical attention is critical.
As families make plans for the holiday season during the pandemic, they need to be aware of two dangers. One is the risk of infection. The other is the risk of isolation.
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The South Carolina State Fair will usher in the holiday season with its second annual drive-through holiday light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 5-27, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Re-Discover ME’s is excited to announce the new release of the “Mental Safety Plan” journal for women. Re-Discover ME’s Mental Safety Plan/Journal is a personalized practical plan that provides solace and restoration for women overwhelmed by stress and mental exhaustion. This book is a great…
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Prisma Health wants the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this condition because early diagnosis is key to successful treatment. In South Carolina alone, approximately 1,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Nearly 800 of those…
The South Carolina State Fair will usher in the holiday season with its second annual drive-through holiday light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 5-27, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
With the 2020-2021 flu season underway, Richland Library is once again partnering with Walgreens to host free flu shot clinics at several of our locations.
The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood or platelets and help ensure a stable blood supply for patients this holiday season.
Get a limited-edition commemorative poster or postcard pack of the Black Lives Matter-inspired public art banners that are on display outside Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly Street).
South Carolina State University is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the university and Orangeburg community. Testing will be available every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. …
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Join Richland Library as we feature a James Beard Award winner and renowned chef during Let's Talk Race: A Conversation with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 12. Please register at richlandlibrary.com or call 803-799-9084 to attend this online progr…
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