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Black barbershops and salons offer sanctuary for the community
by English Brown The jingle of the bells on the door announced my arrival. The rich scent of aftershave, sizzling sound of a hot comb,...
browne116
Nov 26, 20246 min read
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College of Charleston still grappling with a lack of campus diversityÂ
by Chaela Morris As you roam the streets of downtown Charleston, you’ll encounter a vibrant array of people. Gullah Geechee  women...
morriscm1
Nov 26, 20247 min read
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College freshmen learn to face first-year transition struggles with strength
by English Brown Life transitions are tough no matter what. And going from high school to college can be even more challenging because...
browne116
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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The Complex Identity of the Holy City
By Susannah Blount Charleston wears the moniker of the "Holy City" like a cloak, draped in a rich tapestry of religious history. But...
Susannah Blount
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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Time for Holy City tourists to really know Charleston's history
by Chaela Morris Charleston was founded in 1670 and until 1865, African Americans were kept as slaves. Charleston has since blossomed...
Chaela Morris
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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CofC Student Ambassadors making big impact in recruitment
by English Brown College of Charleston's Student Ambassadors organization works through the admissions office to recruit first-generation...
browne116
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Black influencers vs. the social media wealth inequality
By Eternity Hunter TikTok's 15-second videos seized the world by storm in 2020. With dances, creative material, and popular music. TikTok...
Eternity Hunter
Apr 19, 20227 min read
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Unfortunate beliefs about Black women
Being black in America is already hard enough, but being a Black woman is even harder.
Kimbra Owens
Apr 15, 202212 min read
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Charleston Police Department tackles racial disparity
By Isabel Crews Rénard Harris doesn't remember what reason the police officer gave for pulling him over years ago when he was driving...
Isabel Crews
Feb 2, 20227 min read
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Charleston gentrification is killing its Gullah Geechee culture
In 2017 Charleston earned an alarming award for the fastest gentrifying city in the United States and continues to make the top ten lists...
Fern Wooden
May 5, 20211 min read
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