The mission of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is to serve as the principal advocate for and steward of South Carolina’s natural resources. Through the agency’s Diversity Outreach program, we are working to connect with people who are not traditionally represented in the out…
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As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19 vaccination clinics at city operated facilities.
In 2022, Pine Grove AME Church (PGAMEC) will celebrate 150 years of service to the Dutch Fork community. Our history is rich with examples of community outreach that built strong schools, provided for the less fortunate, supported community partners, and promoted social justice.
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Former middle school physical education teacher and Coach Collie E. Rayford taught students at W.G. Sanders Middle School for over a half-century. Even though he is now retired, Coach Rayford never stopped helping kids. Today, he is participating in a golf tournament named in his honor to ra…
A Columbia, South Carolina native, Veteran and recent graduate of Los Angeles Film School, Zane Jones burst onto the entertainment scene in a major way by receiving an Emmy just two months after graduating. This Emmy Award-Winning producer has a deep passion for making life easier, and more …
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Angela F. Williams was recently appointed to serve as the president and CEO of United Way Worldwide; making history as the first Black woman to sit at the helm of the global organization. The South Carolina native—who holds degrees from the University of Virginia, the University of Texas Sch…
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A Columbia, South Carolina native, Veteran and recent graduate of Los Angeles Film School, Zane Jones burst onto the entertainment scene in a major way by receiving an Emmy just two months after graduating. This Emmy Award-Winning producer has a deep passion for making life easier, and more …
South Carolina State University will require all employees and students to undergo biweekly COVID-19 testing as part of the university’s efforts to curb the virus’ spread on campus.
As part of South Carolina State University’s ongoing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 among campus community members, Interim President Alexander Conyers has initiated a series of incentives encouraging vaccination against the virus.
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Dr. Linda Bell has the daunting challenge of spearheading South Carolina’s battle against COVID-19. As the Palmetto State’s epidemiologist with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Bell has been the face and the voice of the agency which is charged with promoting and pr…
On September 11, 2021, the Foundation will host the 15th Annual James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Walk virtually. One of Columbia’s most notable community figures, the World Famous Mr. Johnny Green, Radio Personality, KISS103.1 FM, will serve as the 2021 Walk Ambassador. Mr. Green has serv…
The Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will host a series of free Covid-19 vaccination sites across South Carolina as part of its 2021 annual conference series.
Many weather experts predict a destructive hurricane season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Education are joining forces to create and promote vaccine awareness and immunization opportunities for parents, students, and staff for the 2021-22 school year.
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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.
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