March 2016
Race and Social Justice
2016 Event Series

The Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) at the College of Charleston was developed to promote public awareness and dialogue about race and social justice issues in the Charleston area, the state of South Carolina, and beyond, through a collaborative effort led by the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, Addlestone Library, the African American Studies Program, the Lowcountry Digital History Initiative (LDHI), and multiple community partners. We have partnered with these groups and a number of other organizations on the upcoming Race and Social Justice Event Series.

 
The Race and Social Justice Event Series features talks from a number of today's thought leaders on race, social justice and reconciliation.  The first event, a conversation with Marian Wright Edelman, Author and President of the Children's Defense Fund, took place earlier this month. Mark your calendars for the next two talks feauturing Bryan Stevenson and Ta-Nehisi Coates. All events are free and open to the public!
 
Bryan Stevenson
"American Injustice: Mercy, Humanity and Making a Difference"
Thursday, March 31st at 6pm
Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street, Charleston, SC

Ta-Nehisi Coates
"A Deeper Black: Race in America"
Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30pm
Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street, Charleston, SC


 

For more information on the Race and Social Justice Initiative and Race and Social Justice Event Series visit go.cofc.edu/rsji or view the event flyer

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Upcoming Events
March 23, 2016  l 10:00am-12:00pm l Columbia, SC
This workshop will provide an overview of the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) program with examples of NMTC financed projects both in and outside South Carolina. The workshop is free for all attendees but registration is required. More Information
March 31, 2016  l 6:00pm l Sottile Theatre, Charleston, SC
Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, is coming to Charleston as part of the Race & Social Justice event series. Stevenson's lecture will be followed by a book signing. The event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. More Information
May 18, 2016  l 1:00pm-4:00pm l Rock Hill, SC
The workshop will provide an introduction to SCCLF's policies and application package, and participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the lending process. SCCLF representatives will also be available following the workshop to discuss individual projects. More Information
 
Since 2004, we have provided 297 loans for $27.4 million in financing
that facilitated more than $221.6 million in community development projects; we
financed 1,291 housing units, 7 healthy food outlets, 9 community facilities, and 10
community businesses, creating or retaining 2,929 jobs and providing a safe,
affordable place to call home for 2,228 individuals and families.