CREATING A WORLD-CLASS CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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Thispricelessarchive,valued at over $10million,tells stories that must never beforgotten.
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openanew,world-class SouthCarolinaCivil Rights Museumat historicRailroadCornerinOrangeburg.
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role in shaping America’s civil rights movement.
There comes a time…
If you are a successful person reading this appeal, we ask you to pause and reflect:
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Weve come thisfar with grit,determination,and the generous support ofdonors likeyou.
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significant support to bring this vision across thefinish line.
IfyoubelieveinthismisionifyoubelieeSouthCarolina’scivilrightshstorymustbepreseredandsharedweaskyoutoactnow.
After everything we’ve built together…
Have we not earned the right to say-we need your help?
Civil Rights Movement Icon
Defying Jim Crow at 18 years-old’
-I’mnotanewcomer
to marching,protesting,and
breaking barriers to bringabout freedom,
justice,and equality forour people.
But,tomakeitallhappen;
please consider helping!
-Cecil
