Education has long shaped South Carolina’s social, political, and civic life. This timely program explores how the past continues to influence today’s classrooms—and the future of informed citizenship.
At 11:00 AM, Derek Black, Ernest F. Hollings Chair in Constitutional Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law and author of Dangerous Learning: The South’s Long War on Black Literacy, examines the history of newspaper censorship and the suppression of Black literacy during the antebellum and post-Civil War eras, and the lasting consequences of these policies.
At 12:30 PM, Patrick Kelly, AP U.S. Government teacher in Richland 2 and Teacher Advocate for the Palmetto State Teachers Association, shifts the focus to the present day, discussing the opportunities and challenges facing South Carolina as it educates future informed and engaged citizens.
Audience participation is encouraged throughout. Curious minds thrive in this thoughtful exploration of education’s role—past, present, and future—in South Carolina.
Participants have the option to purchase a boxed lunch (vegetarian option available) or bring their own lunch to enjoy during the midday break.
This program is designed for lifelong learners and promises to inspire and enlighten through storytelling and dialogue. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
