C H A R L E S T O N C I V I L R I G H T S A N D
C I V I C S ( C 3 )
In partnership with Kids on Point, C3 is an immersive civil rights experience for high school students completing their freshman year. Through this weeklong program, students engage with our civil rights history and democratic process, enabling them to better understand each other and become life-long active citizens.
Students visit some of the most impactful sites in the Lowcountry to learn firsthand about our region’s history of enslavement and civil rights. Students visit the International African American Museum, historic sites throughout Charleston, the Penn Center on Saint Helena Island, Cecil William’s museum, the sites of the Orangeburg Massacre and Johns Island. Learning from experts in the field, students hear first hand accounts of the Charleston Hospital Workers Strike, the Orangeburg Massacre and other significant civil rights moments.
The week concludes with a focus on how to use your voice for good and the importance of voting. Students will learn how to use different art forms to
BECOME A SPONSOR
By becoming a sponsor at one of these levels, you are not only investing in the education of our youth but also aligning your brand with a program that seeks to empower the next generation with a deep understanding of civil rights history and active civic participation. Your support will make a lasting impact on the lives of these high school freshmen, shaping them into informed and engaged citizens.
Transportation Sponsor - $15,000
Impact: Underwrite the cost of transportation for the entire cohort, facilitating seamless and safe travel to civil rights landmarks across the Lowcountry and beyond.
Recognition: Prominent acknowledgment as the official Transportation Sponsor in all promotional materials and press releases.
Visibility: Logo prominently displayed on all transportation vehicles, including buses and official C3 merchandise.
Enrichment Sponsor - $10,000
Impact: Contribute to the enhancement of the educational experience by supporting engaging lectures, films, field trips and interactive dialogues during the program.
Recognition: Special recognition as the Enrichment Sponsor in program literature and press releases
Visibility: Logo featured prominently during enrichment activities and on multimedia presentations.
Nutrition Sponsor - $5,000
Impact: Provide nourishment for participants during the program, including our Gullah luncheon, ensuring their energy and focus are sustained throughout educational excursions
Recognition: Acknowledgment as the official Food Sponsor in program materials and announcements.
Visibility: Logo prominently displayed at meal stations, on food packaging, and in dining areas, reinforcing your commitment to community and education
Student Sponsor - $1,200
Impact: Directly support the participation of one high school freshman, providing them with access to transformative experiences and educational opportunities
Recognition: Acknowledgment in program materials, including event brochures and the official website.
Visibility: Logo placement on event-related promotional materials and during key program activities.
A GLANCE AT THE C3 WEEK:
Orientation
Parent and student orientation
Students will work together in a scavenger hunt of key historic areas around the College of Charleston
Day 1:
Walking tour of historic Charleston sites
Tour of the International African American Museum
Harbor Tour of Sullivan's Island, Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Johnson
Day 2:
Tour of Penn Center - St. Helena Island: Darrah Hall
Brick Baptist Church
Gullah Geechee Catered Luncheon
Guest Speakers and art activity
Day 3: Cecil Williams MuseumOrangeburg
All Star Bowling Lanes
South Carolina State University and Claflin Tour with Bowling Activity
Day 4:
John’s Island
Moving Star Hall
Progressive Club
Field’s Farm
YWCA Healing Circle
Avery Research Center with Guest Speaker and scavenger hunt
Lightening Round Tables with Civil Rights icons
Day 5: Voting Bus
Voting Legacy Speaker
Artistic Session Break-outs- Visual Arts, Visual Arts, Spoken Word, Multimedia, Written Word
Panel: Why We Need Your Voice Graduation and Presentations
2023 STUDENTS AT A GLANCE
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PorterGaud WestAshleyHS
AshleyHall MilitaryMagnet
StratfordHS WandoHS CCSOA
PalmettoScholars Homeschool
“HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK IT IS TO UNDERSTAND OUR HISTORY?”
VeryImportant 84.6%
BlackorAfricanAmerican 722% White 222% Undisclosed 56%
15.4%
Important
ADVISORY BOARD
Aaron Polkey Futures Without Violence
Dr. Tamara Butler
Executive Director, Avery Center of Research
Reverend Timothy N. Grant
M.TS., M. Div., Senior Pastor- Greater St. Peter’s Church; Associate Dean/ Chief Diversity Officer, Charleston Southern University
Dr. Robert Greene II
Assistant Professor of History, Claflin University and Lead Instructor for the Modjeska Simkins School of Human Rights
Dr. Michael Lee
Director of Graduate Studies and Professor, College of Charleston, Director of the Civil Discourse Initiative, College of Charleston
CJ Gathers
Women and Youth Programs Director, YWCA Greater Charleston
Jordan Ragusa
Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Political Science, College of Charleston
Nivia Collins
Program Assistant, Coastal Community Foundation
Dr. Courtney Howard
Chief Diversity Officer, College of Charleston
Jazmyne Brandes
Education and Outreach Coordinator, Center for Civil Rights History and Research, University of South Carolina
Dr. Monique Lyle
Executive Director, Institute for Public Service and Policy Research
College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina
Reverend DeMett Jenkins
Faith Based Program Consultant, International African American Museum
Dr. Tiffany Harris
Assistant Professor of Educational and Social Foundations College of Charleston
C3 exists to teach the untold history of the Lowcountry’s civil rights legacy, build bridges and develop relationships between high school freshmen of diverse backgrounds.
