An evening with Congressman James E. Clyburn

1322 Greene Street,Columbia SC 29208

28 November, 2022

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Cosponsored by the University of South Carolina Libraries and the University of South Carolina Center for Civil Rights. James E. Clyburn is the Majority Whip and the third-ranking Democrat in the United States House of Representatives, and has represented South Carolina’s sixth congressional district since 1993. His beginning in Sumter, South Carolina, as the eldest son of an activist, fundamentalist minister and an independent, civic-minded beautician grounded him securely in family, faith and public service. [top photo: 5 Nov. 2021 by Rep. James E. Clyburn under Creative Commons license from flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/repjameseclyburn/52044691462/]In 2004, Clyburn and Jennifer Revels wrote Uncommon Courage: The Story of Briggs v. Elliott, South Carolina's Unsung Civil Rights Battle, which told the then lesser-known story of how the court case that began in South Carolina led the way to Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. And his memoir, Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black, (2015) has been described ‎as a primer that should be read by every student interested in pursuing a career in public service. Congressman Clyburn is also a passionate supporter of historic preservation and restoration programs. His efforts have restored scores of historic buildings and sites on the campuses of historically black colleges and universities. His legislation created the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor and the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, elevated the Congaree National Monument to a National Park, and established the Reconstruction Era National Monument in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. May I reserve my tickets by telephone? Yes. If you do not wish to reserve your tickets through Eventbrite, you may contact the University South Caroliniana Society directy at 803-777-2740 or by email at [email protected]. Where is the talk held? The talk will be in the Program Room of the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library at the University of South Carolina. To access Hollings Library, enter through the main entrance of Thomas Cooper Library,1322 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208. Where may I park? Metered parking may be available on the city streets near Thomas Cooper Library. Additionally, parking will be available in the Bull Street Garage. From Blossom Street, turn north onto Bull Street and go up the hill. At the stop sign, turn left onto Devine Street. Enter the garage at the visitor's entrance, Gate 3, on your left. How do I enter the building? From the Bull Street Garage, take the elevator or stairs to Level 4. Walk out of the garage to the wide brick and concrete walkway. Turn right and take this walkway uphill, then turn left to reach the front of Thomas Cooper Library. The Reflection Pool will be on the right, with the entrance to Thomas Cooper Library on the left. Once inside the building, proceed straight ahead to the back of the library and the entrance to Hollings Library. This event is sponsored by the University South Caroliniana Society and cosponsored by the University of South Carolina Libraries and the University of South Carolina Center for Civil Rights