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FIVE FAMILIES, ONE ANSWER
Unanswered Deaths, Unfinished Justice
Five young Black people. Five bodies found in public places. Three official findings of suicide, two case files sealed -- and five families who say the investigations ended long before the questions did.
Beverly Gadson Birch
Aug 18
Multiple Dates
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Thu, Sep 17
Alfred Williams Community Life Center
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Unanswered Deaths, Unfinished Justice
Five young Black people. Five bodies found in public places. Three official findings of suicide, two case files sealed -- and five families who say the investigations ended long before the questions did.
Beverly Gadson Birch
Aug 180 min read
106 Coming Street: Where Sacred Ground and Community Legacy Meet
Beneath a downtown Charleston site once home to the Colored YWCA lies a burial ground whose history reaches back to slavery — and whose legacy is now shaping a new effort toward remembrance, stewardship and justice.
Audrey G. Lisbon
Aug 180 min read
Thirteen Black Women Are on Georgia's Ballot
When Georgia voters open their ballots this November, they will find thirteen Black women asking for their votes — a number without precedent in the state's history, and arguably in the country's.
The Black Voice Staff
Aug 140 min read
106 Coming Street: Where Sacred Ground and Community Legacy Meet
Beneath a downtown Charleston site once home to the Colored YWCA lies a burial ground whose history reaches back to slavery — and whose legacy is now shaping a new effort toward remembrance, stewardship and justice.
Audrey G. Lisbon
Aug 180 min read
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Introducing Pastor Sadiel Suckiel: A New Chapter for New Israel Reformed Episcopal Church
At just 30 years old, Pastor Sadiel Suckiel brings a deep commitment to servant leadership, community engagement and the Gospel as he begins his ministry at New Israel Reformed Episcopal Church in Charleston.
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Church Banquet held at The Alfred Williams Community Center on Friday, July 31, 2026
Charity Missionary Bapitst Church marked its 112th anniversary with a banquet, gospel music, revival services and a special anniversary worship celebration.
When Faith and Labor Meet
More than 40 faith congregations and representatives from 16 labor unions and organizations gathered at Bibleway Baptist Church on June 26–27 for a two-day Education Summit hosted by the Community Faith and Labor Transformation Project and the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment (CAFE). The summit focused on building lasting partnerships between faith communities and organized labor while equipping workers with organizing skills and community support to advance workplace
Preserving History Through Music: Knights of Peter Claver Jazz Brunch Strikes a Chord
On June 13, 2026, a friend and I had the distinct pleasure of attending The Knights of Peter Claver Jazz Brunch 2026 Fundraiser, an event that brought together parishioners, community leaders, supporters, and music enthusiasts for an afternoon dedicated to preserving one of Charleston’s most treasured historic and spiritual landmarks, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, located at 134 St. Phillip Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
SHINE Brings Gullah STEAM to Life
On June 25, students, families, educators, and community leaders gathered at St. Helena Elementary School to celebrate the completion of the inaugural St. Helena Island Navigating Excellence (SHINE) Collaborative, a month-long summer enrichment program that united community organizations across St. Helena Island to provide culturally grounded learning experiences for more than 65 students from fourth grade through 12th grade.
Jul 23
EDUCATION
Heirs Property 'Lets Talk' — Part 2
A Fee Simple Deed represents the highest form of property ownership available. This means only the person(s) named on the deed have the legal authority to sell or make decisions regarding the property.
Resolving Conflict — Part 4
In the last article, we looked at the first five (5) steps of resolving conflict outlined by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Now, let’s look at the final five (5) steps of resolving conflict.
Orangeburg's Erica Taylor Named South Carolina's Top School Communicator
Orangeburg County School District's communications chief has been named South Carolina's 2026 Communicator of the Year and will also lead the state's school public relations association through 2027.
Don't Just Raise Cain, Raise Responsible Children
Raising children is a long-term investment. Showing up, paying attention and pouring into them today can shape the adults they become tomorrow.
What's Black: Things We Need to Watch
Gary A. McAbee weighs in on a mislabeled map of Africa, Philadelphia sports culture, and the unity surrounding the death of Nolan Wells.
Black Hoboism Reclaimed
What America still doesn't see about Black men who wander in search of honest work.
Student Safety Must Come First
As school bells signal the beginning of a new school year, student safety must be the number one priority. Parents should be able to send their children to school confident that they will return home safely. Teachers should be able to focus on teaching—not on wondering whether their classrooms could become scenes of violence.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Residents Disappointed by Legislative Approval of Senate Bill S.832
The approval of Senate Bill S.832 by the South Carolina General Assembly has become a growing concern for residents living near The Citadel and other state-supported institutions, including the Medical University of South Carolina, Roper St. Francis Hospital, and the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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