AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA UNVEILS 26th EDITION OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY CALENDAR

AT&T* unveiled its 2015 South Carolina African-American History Calendar in a celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 07, 2014, at the Koger Center for Arts in Columbia, South Carolina.

The 12-month calendar profiles individuals from across the state who have had a compelling impact on not only South Carolinians, but far beyond the borders of our nation. This calendar provides educators and others with a tool to teach students about the valuable contributions made by African-Americans.

“The fabric of South Carolina, both as a state and a community, is woven from the experiences and accomplishments of many extraordinary people,” said Pamela P. Lackey, President of AT&T South Carolina. “Those featured in the South Carolina African-American History Calendar are role models and leaders who have made a lasting difference for our state and her people. This publication is designed to honor their achievements while preserving their stories to educate and inspire future generations.”

This year, the calendar highlights thirteen extraordinary individuals who have made significant impact in a range of fields, including education, civil rights, science, business, politics, the arts, the military and sports. Each honoree has enriched South Carolina’s history and been an ambassador for the state. The honorees featured in the 2015 calendar are:

· Mary M. Bethea – entrepreneur and author;

· Tyrone Corbin – NBA player and coach ;

· Rev. Wiliam P. Diggs – civil rights activist, pastor and educator ;

· Brig. Gen. Calvin H. Elam – Air National Guard and businessman;

· Terry Hunter – artist and educator;

· Brooklyn Mack – international ballet star;

· David Rivers – education and public administration;

· Bertha Maxwell-Roddey – educator;

· Willie R. Rogers – educator;

· Harvey and Evaretta Rutherford – husband-and-wife educators and community activists;

· Robert Satcher – surgeon, astronaut and engineer;

· David Holmes Swinton – college president;

AT&T is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T supports projects, such as the South Carolina African-American History Calendar, that create learning opportunities, promote academic and economic achievement, and address community needs.

For more information about previous editions of the calendar, including biographies of past honorees and resources for educators, please visit www.scafricanamericanhistory.com. The 2015 calendar will be available for downloading beginning Oct. 8, 2014.

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