Dalilah James

1 week ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Just days after the 10th anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting, survivors and local leaders are calling for action against hate. On Friday, the Racial Justice Network joined lawmakers and community advocates at the Opportunity Center in North Charleston, urging state leaders to finally pass a hate crime law.

1 week ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - It was a day bursting with joy, soul, and celebration in Charleston as the community came together to honor Juneteenth marking freedom, culture, and the power of unity. Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorates June 19, 1865-the day enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. And while the history is powerful, today was all about the celebration.

1 week ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) - Georgetown is taking a historic step forward in the fight against hate. On Wednesday evening, city council members passed the first reading of a local hate crime ordinance earning a round of applause from those in attendance. The new ordinance enhances penalties for crimes motivated by prejudice to race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected identities. Supporters say it's a long overdue move to create a safer, more inclusive community.

2 weeks ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)-Georgetown County is preparing to host its first-ever Juneteenth Festival this Saturday, an all-day event honoring freedom, culture, and Black excellence. Held at the Georgetown County Library, the celebration will feature storytelling, live music, games, food vendors, and more, all designed to spotlight local Black-owned businesses and cultural traditions. "Juneteenth is excellence, power, resilience...

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dalilah James

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–Georgetown County is preparing to host its first-ever Juneteenth Festival this Saturday, an all-day event honoring freedom, culture, and Black excellence. Held at the Georgetown County Library, the celebration will feature storytelling, live music, games, food vendors, and more, all designed to spotlight local Black-owned businesses and cultural traditions.