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<h2><strong>BCSD, USCB, TCL, Penn Center to host African-American history education conference</strong><br><br></h2>
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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>The Beaufort County School District (BCSD), University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) and Penn Center are collaborating to host “Untold Stories,” an African-American history education conference with a focus on Beaufort County’s rich and diverse history. The conference is open to anyone desiring an immersive learning experience about African American history specific to Beaufort County.</p>
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<p>“I started my career as a social studies teacher, so I certainly have an appreciation for history,” BCSD Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “I’m glad to be partnering with USCB, TCL, and Penn Center on this important initiative that will provide significant insight about where we live.”</p>
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<p>The conference promises a robust series of activities and educational sessions for attendees. The three-day immersive experience (Feb. 18-20) includes live music and dance, art, cuisine, and in-depth presentations and panel discussions from local and nationally renowned artists, authors, educators, clergy, living legends and historians, as well as student-produced documentary videos and performances.</p>
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<p>“I can’t think of a better line up of speakers, facilitators, and presenters,” conference organizer abd BCSD Officer of Academic Initiatives N’kia Campbell said. “Attendees are going to experience something that they will never forget.”</p>
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<p>For an overview of daily events, break-out sessions, and a complete list of presenters please visit: https://bit.ly/AAHEC22.</p>
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<p>Interested persons can pre-register for the conference online at https://bit.ly/AAHEC2022. Attendees can register per day ($75 for Friday or Saturday and $50 for Sunday), or attend the whole conference for $200 which includes food and tours. For more information, please email AAHEC@beaufort.k12.sc.us.</p>
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