Integration of schools in South Carolina

Thomas E. Miller Resigns

Jan 1, 1911

Thomas E. Miller (President of Agricultural and Mechanics of Colored Colleges) is asked to resign by the governor of SC, because he was in favor of desegregation in schools.

Morris College is founded

Apr 12, 1911

The first historical black college recognized by the state as a college.

African Americans and Equal Pay at Schools

May 1, 1945

A lawsuit was filed in Charleston for equal pay for teachers in schools no matter their race. It was successful and lead to another lawsuit filed in Columbia and was also sucessful.

"Separate but not Equal" campaign

Jan 1, 1947

Campaign led in Clarendon County due to the filing of the Briggs VS. Elliot Case.

"State Rights"

Jul 15, 1948

State officials declare there are not enough troops to keep the south safe in their schools during desegregation.

Sales Tax for Education.

Jan 1, 1951

Governor James Bryan supports 3 cents sales tax to help pay to upgrade school facilities for African Americans to avoid having to integrate.

Briggs V.S. Elliot Case

Mar 13, 1952

The first of 5 cases in the "Brown V.S. Board of Education" files about violation of 14th Amendment against African American. This gives hope for African Americans in South Carolina that segregation may be coming to an end.

Threats to Benedict College and Allen University

Mar 10, 1960

Governor Hollings warns students from Benedict College and Allen University that they would be arrested if they were to have a sit-in at State house on March 11th. The sit-in was called off.

Clarendon County Schools

Jan 1, 1965

Public schools closed due to desegregation.

Palmetto Education Association merger with SCBE

Apr 1, 1967

A African American Association merges with the South Carolina board of Education