Yearly Archives: 2020
On Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
The below excerpt comes from an article written by Loy Sartin, Curator and Director Emeritus of the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site. It was published in the Index Journal on July 5, 2020 and is reprinted here with … Continue reading
How they voted on the Mandatory Face Mask Ordinance
Below is the email that Self Regional Healthcare President and CEO, Jim Pfeiffer, sent to Greenwood County Council earlier today. Dear County Council Members, We were profoundly disappointed in Greenwood County Council’s failure to pass a mask ordinance at Tuesday … Continue reading
Faith for Black Live March, Greenwood SC (2020-07-11)
On a beautiful Saturday morning, churches all across the county along with elected officials and community members marched in Greenwood and gathered at the Courthouse for song, speeches, and solidarity. See what we saw in the short video below. Hear … Continue reading
Faith for Black Lives Rally
June 2020 Virtual Breakfast Meeting
On Saturday, June 13, the GWCDP held its first ever “Virtual” Breakfast Meeting. Thank you for all who turned out! It was an informative hour. If you missed it, you can watch the recording below. But if you’re time-constrained, you … Continue reading
Opinion: NOW is the Time for Action
by Denise Waldrepcandidate for SC House Representative, District 13 How many nights have you waited up for your children, not able to sleep until you know that they’re safely home? We hope that they won’t be in an accident. We … Continue reading
Mother to Son 2020
by: Ebony KeyInspired by Langston Hughes Come here my son Let me share a few secrets Life for you won’t be no crystal stair The way I see you And how THEY see you is painfully different Your gentle spirit … Continue reading
COVID-19 Flare-up in SC
The following message was shared with us by fellow GWCDP member, Dylan Fender: When it comes to matters of public health, access to timely, accurate and trusted information is important. That’s why we’re reaching out to community leaders like you. … Continue reading
Opinion: Unable to Sleep
by Aza Games I find myself unable to sleep on the nights when the energy in the country is so volatile. When I do, I dream of unrest and injustice, among other things. I have been limiting my consumption, setting … Continue reading
The Best Possible Tomorrow
by Denise Waldrepcandidate for SC House Representative, District 13 This week we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 and the promise of their tomorrows. We also honor the lives of the fallen heroes who gave up their tomorrows … Continue reading
