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Initiatives

Through scholarly research and public programming, the Center for the Study of Slavery (CSSC) examines the impact of slavery and race-related issues in the City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the surrounding region, and at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø from the late 18th century through the civil rights era and the continued impact and legacy of slavery in the present.

 

Research & Education

The Center for the Study of Slavery in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a resource for interdisciplinary research, education, and public engagement dedicated to illuminating the complex legacies of slavery in our region. From innovative academic scholarship to K-12 curriculums, the Center is committed to uncovering the past and shaping a more equitable future.
  • Academic Research

    Scholars at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provide deeper understandings about the impacts of slavery and the study of race-relations.

    Research initatives and collaborations have included the following:

    • Teaching and Scholarship. The Center for the Study of Slavery in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø supports the more the nearly 100 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers and faculty members studying and teaching courses realted to slavery and its legacies.

    • Lectures & Conversations. Presenting a regular series of Brown Bag Lunches, speakers and topics including, Black History at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and Untagling Campus Histories of Slavery (with Hilary Green, Ph.D., Univ. of Alabama).

    • Repartive Descriptive Language Work. The audit, review, and repair of offensive descriptions using language that reflects our responsibility to describe people and organizations represented in our holdings in an accurate, empathetic, and ethical manner.

  • K-12 Education

    The Center seeks to assist K-12 educators to expand learning, deepen engagement, and build empathy.

    The Center partners with educators and students in the tri-county region to enrich K-12 curriculum with information about the history of enslaved people, Black cultural history, and race-related issues.

Public History

At the Center for the Study of Slavery in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, we're committed to revealing the often untold stories of the enslaved people who shaped the history of our city and region. We see public history as a vital bridge between scholarly research and the wider community - empowering everyone to engage with this complex legacy.
  • Public History Initiatives Overview
    "The Old Plantation," painting by John Rose

    "The Old Plantation," painting by John Rose, ca. 1785-1795, courtesy of the . This painting depicts enslaved African Americans on a plantation in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

    Through dynamic exhibitions, thought-provoking programs, and innovative digital resources, we're dedicated to facilitating a more nuanced public understanding of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's role in the institution of slavery. By connecting the community to historic artifacts, documents, and cutting-edge scholarly analyses, we aim to challenge preconceptions and spark meaningful dialogue.


    Our collaborative partnerships with the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Libraries, the Avery Research Center, and the International African American Museum allow us to leverage a wealth of resources and expertise. Together, we're building a rich public curriculum that illuminates the lived experiences of the enslaved, the lasting impacts of systemic oppression, and the resilience of the human spirit.

     

  • Public History Initiatives and Collaborations

    Public History initiatives and collaborations include:

    • Digital tours on Discovering Our Past focusing on the history of slavery and its enduring legacies in the city of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

    • Workshops for student ambassadors on how to integrate this history into campus tours for prospective students.
    • 34 Broad Street Historical Marker. Collaborated in developing the historic marker indicating the site of domestic slave trade along Broad Street.

    Below are links to the websites of our collaborative partners as well as other helpful public history resources: