Past Events For South Carolina + Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area

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Dec 16 2022 12:00 pm
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Virtual

Dr. Holly Pinheiro, assistant professor of African-American history at Furman University. will be discussing how various issues (surrounding race, gender, and class) have had a profound impact on public education throughout American history.

Event Date: 
Nov 17 2022 05:30 pm
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VIRTUAL

You've seen him on major news outlets like CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC Nightly News, and more.  Now hear what Dr. Scoff Huffmon, director of the Winthrop Poll, has to say about our recent SC elections and the political implications. 

Sponsored by the LWV of the Columbia Area, this ZOOM session is open to the public. Registration is required. 

Oct. 20 Public Education Panel
Event Date: 
Oct 20 2022 05:30 pm
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Virtual

Public education is at a crossroads. Join the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area for this informative discussion about the impact of public education with two seasoned public educators and leaders.  

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Event Date: 
Sep 21 2022 03:30 pm

Recently, Governor McMaster has signed into law 2 bills that impact children and restrict access to healthcare. The “Save Women’s Sports Act” bans transgender students from playing girls’ or women’s sports in public schools and colleges. The “Medical Acts and Diversity Act” allows medical providers to deny services based on religious beliefs to people, including LGBTQ people.

Sponsored by the LWV of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area, this panel presentation will clarify the difference between facts and misinformation and enhance understanding of the complexities of gender and sexual identity, particularly as they relate to personal and political issues.

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Black Women's Equal Pay Day Sept 20, 6 pm virtual forum
Event Date: 
Sep 20 2022 06:00 pm
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Zoom

Learn about the impact of pay inequality at our online conversation with Nichelle Harrison, a business owner, WREN director, and AAUW member; and Rep. Chandra Dillard, a leading sponsor of the Equal Pay Act in the State House, and a passionate advocate. There's an equal pay day for every ethnic and racial demographic because no group of women is on pay check parity with white males in the US.Sponsored by the LWV of Greenville County.
 
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May 19 Combatting Climate Change
Event Date: 
May 19 2022 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
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Virtual

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Climate Change 101 (12:31)
 
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report (8:54) [21:25]
 
Prehistoric Climate Change (7:33) [28:58]
 
SC Climate Change Initiatives (6:15) [35:13]
 
Initiatives You Can Take to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (10:19) [45:32]
2022 LWVSC State Council, May 14, Columbia: Building a vibrant, engaged, and diverse volunteer organization
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May 14 2022 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands (Cathy Novinger) Leadership Center

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Building a Vibrant, Engaged, and Diverse Organization
Push Back, Move Forward March 17
Event Date: 
Mar 17 2022 07:00 pm
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virtual

Join Dr. Laura Woliver in a lively conversation about her book: Push Back, Move Forward: The National Council of Women's Organizations and Women's Coalition Advocacy. Sponsored by LWV of the Columbia, SC Area

Civil Discourse Part 2
Event Date: 
Feb 10 2022 06:30 pm

Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. Sponsored by LWV of the Charleston Area.

Event Date: 
Jan 22 2022 09:00 am to 12:30 pm
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Virtual

LWVSC LEAD 2022 featuring  What about civics?

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