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By James B. Ewers Jr. EDITORIAL I was honored to have been a public-school teacher. It gave me a front row seat and glimpse into the future. That was a […]

By Kevin Harris and niel EDITORIAL There’s an old saying in the hip-hop community: “Men lie, women lie, numbers don’t.” In this political climate of lies, corruption, and misinformation, working […]

The Columbia Urban League is proud to share the success of its Back-to-School Drive-Thru event, held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2805 North Main St., Columbia, SC. Nearly 200 […]

The Orangeburg Branch of the NAACP will hold its 30th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration on Saturday, August 23, at 4:00 p.m. at Edisto Fork United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, […]

Rev. Joseph Darby, a Columbia native and revered pastor and influential civil rights leader, has died at the age of 74. His passing, announced by family on Friday, August 9, […]

By Serenity Pusher BUILDING BLACK COLUMBIA Tony Thomas, owner and co-founder of Tony Thomas Family Karate, is a renowned instructor and mentor who began his karate journey in 1966. Since […]

By Marc H. Morial TO BE EQUAL “Freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it in every generation.” — Coretta Scott King A war has been declared […]

the church. She is an engaged and active member of Jones Memorial AME Zion Church in Columbia where she serves as Chair of the Trustee Board, Sunday School Superintendent, member […]

Another Columbia resident, Dr. Robert L. Scott received one of the highest honors for leadership – The Dr. Victor Tulane Servant Leadership Award. This award was given to Dr. Scott […]

During the 13th Quadrennial Convention of the Connectional Lay Council, two members of the Midlands were recognized on June 30, 2025 in Winston Salem, NC for their stellar leadership and […]