Tag: Oral History Project
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Videos: Learn more about historic Black-owned businesses
EXPLORE THE NEW BLACK BUSINESSES OF CHARLESTON ORAL HISTORY PROJECT WEBSITE Last week, the Preservation Society launched the Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project with a community event and a new website featuring four initial interviews, historic photos, and more. We invite you to explore the interactive website to learn more about the significant…
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Charleston oral history project honors Black entrepreneurs
Read the original Charleston City Paper article here. The Brooks Motel on Morris Street was listed in the 1960 edition of The Traveler’s Green Book as a safe place to eat and sleep in Jim Crow-era Charleston | Courtesy The Preservation Society of Charleston Charleston is buzzing with the stories of Black entrepreneurs who provided…
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Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project Launch
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 (6-8 PM) at Burke High School, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) will host a launch event for its new Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project, in partnership with the Charleston County School District 20 Principal Collaboration Program (D20PCP).