75 years later, Willie Earle’s lynching still looms large in Greenville’s painful past
Reminders of the nation’s largest lynching trial still loom over downtown Greenville.
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‘Remembering Willie Earle’ producers commemorate 74th anniversary of lynching with virtual panel
The virtual panel focused on the film’s unique perspective of the events which happened in the Upstate 74 years ago this week.
Greenville author Paulette Alden releases second novel
“Hidden Valley Road” is available for purchase at M.Judson Booksellers and Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.
City of Greenville, Greenlink to host Black History Month bus tours
The free tours will highlight the history and significance of 11 sites located throughout the city.
Where Black history was made — and lives on — around downtown Greenville
“For the culture of the Black American, it’s important for us to hold onto the memory of our history.” - Vinson Royal, 16th pastor of Springfield Baptist Church.
‘Wicked Greenville’ illuminates dark history within the city
Jennifer Stoy's novel gives you insight to the darker side of Greenville.
These Upstate landmarks and sites offer a chance to learn, reflect on Black history
Here are a few historic landmarks, places of interest and cultural sites worth checking out about how Black culture has shaped life in the Upstate.
‘In Conversation’ event at M.Judson Booksellers to address one of Greenville’s most painful memories
On the morning of February 17, 1947, the body of a young Black man was found mutilated, beaten, stabbed and shot in the woods off Bramlett Road.
Community Remembrance Project seeks to acknowledge painful history
A local group is seeking to acknowledge and commemorate them so the memories of those victims are not forgotten.
How Stacey Mills is building bridges and making an impact
Today, Mountain View Baptist owns 100 acres, which the community will master-plan with dozens of new homes.
Clemson grad’s work on display at Greenville Tech’s Black History Month exhibit
Artist Felicia Greenlee will display her art centering around systemic racism at an exhibit all February at Greenville Tech.