Before the pandemic, the Modjeska Simkins School held a series of Sunday Socials that were open to the public. A guest speaker or panel made a presentation or screened a film, which was followed by a group discussion. Now, we do the next best thing on Zoom. The public is still welcome to join us for some excellent speakers on compelling topics, but must provide their own snacks.

So far, three public seminars have been set. More may be added, so look for email alerts and keep checking modjeskaschool.com for a current schedule.

March 13, 4pm–6pm: Dr. Justene Edwards presents on her book Unfree Markets: The Slaves’ Economy and the Rise of Capitalism in South Carolina. Her research tracks the development of market capitalism by SC colonial slave masters.

March 27, 4pm–6pm: Dr. Vernon Burton will address Lincoln’s Unfinished Work, his Pulitzer nominated book, particularly as it pertains to South Carolina’s legacy of slavery and white supremacy in America. Dr Burton is a nationally recognized expert on Reconstruction.

May 1, 4pm–6pm: Screening of The Uprising of ’34, a documentary about the largest labor strike in American history with the epicenter in South Carolina. May Day is an international holiday celebrating working people — except in the USA. We’ll talk about why.