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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

King's Dream Takes Shape: SC Public High Schools to Receive Free Civics Curriculum

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced a new initiative to provide public high schools with a free civics curriculum inspired by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The curriculum, based on Anderson University professor Dr. Matt Daniels' book Civil Rights: A Global Perspective, aims to educate students about the importance of civic en...

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Uncomfortable Truth: Unpacking Systemic Racism in America

Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the desire to protect slavery have influenced the laws and systems that ...

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