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Friday, March 01, 2013  The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is bringing utility leaders and politicians together to discuss the future of nuclear power and engineering.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The University of South Carolina kicked off its Black History Month activities Friday with an on-campus observance.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  In a first, census figures show minorities make up more than half of babies born in US

Friday, March 30, 2012  Allen University in Columbia has sworn in its first female president.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  South Carolina State University has a new initiative to help diversify the healthcare profession.

Monday, February 13, 2012  WACH fox celebrates Black History Month with a look at the achievements made by African Americans in the Midlands. We introduce you to a woman who's making history at a local historically black college.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  The racial makeup of the Charleston peninsula has reversed in the past three decades with white people now making up two thirds of the population of the downtown area.

Friday, March 25, 2011  World Night attracted hundreds of students, faculty and staff.

Monday, August 30, 2010  Is Columbia becoming more tolerant when it comes to diversity?

Friday, July 23, 2010  Virginia Sen. Jim Webb called for ending government-run diversity programs in a newspaper column Friday, saying they have disadvantaged struggling whites and hurt the cause of racial harmony.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  Lawmakers are weighing whether to vote out the only minority trustee at the University of South Carolina.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  The Small Minority Business opportinuty meeting lays financial groundwork

Monday, June 01, 2009  Columbia was all about diversity Sunday.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  The head of South Carolina State University says he plans to market the historically black school to students of all races as a way to increase enrollment in tight budget times.

Monday, February 16, 2009  The head of South Carolina State University says he plans to market the historically black school to students of all races as a way to increase enrollment in tight budget times.