Author June Manning Thomas offers an intimate history of her experiences in Orangeburg, South Carolina during the 1960s. Thomas was among the plaintiffs in the court case Adams v. School Dist. No. 5, Orangeburg County (1964) and as a result was part of the first group of African American students to attend racially integrated public schools in Orangeburg. Thomas discusses her experiences with a sense of emotion and intimacy that helps readers to better comprehend the complexity of this moment. An academic by training, having received a Ph.D.

Invisible No More details the long and complex history of people of African descent at South Carolina's flagship university. Essays by twelve scholars explore a broad range of topics, from an examination of the lives of the enslaved men and women who lived and worked on the campus, to the first desegregation during the Reconstruction era, and continuing through the famous 1963 desegregation of the school and its long aftermath.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of the state of South Carolina.

As the days grow shorter and the leaves change colors, Annabelle and her friends get ready to go back to school and enjoy the best fall ever! From gathering school supplies and getting a checkup from her doctor and dentist, to dancing, bobbing for apples and riding in a hot air balloon, each day is full of colorful adventures. Join Annabelle, Mingo Rose the Elephant, Leonard the Lion, Rico the Cheetah, Glory the Zebra and Gazzie the Gazelle as they learn shapes, colors and numbers, and share in their fun at the annual Fall Festival.

This book examines the unique contribution of HBCUs, arguing that through their distinct public education, engagement, and activism, they have been at the forefront of leading global transformations. The book also argues that HBCUs can do more by paying more attention to the issue of enrollment, leadership, finances, and graduation standards.