2023 SC African American History Calendar Cover

2023 Calendar

The 2023 calendar features the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C. Images of artifacts from the museum are included in the calendar, along with the stories of this year’s honorees. The S.C. Department of Education is honored to share an important part of that history through the calendar and continue to share the stories of South Carolinians who inspire and motivate others to make the Palmetto State a great place to live, work, and learn.

2023 Calendar

The 2022 calendar theme celebrates contributions that African Americans have made to healthcare in South Carolina. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the importance of our state and nation’s healthcare system and the people that have provided care and guidance to those in need during the most challenging times. It is my hope that this calendar will help recognize and uplift those that have given so much during a worldwide time of need.

The 2022 calendar honorees have made significant strides in their respective areas of expertise to improve the lives of their fellow South Carolinians. Their legacies inspire all of us – young and old – of how impactful we can be individually and collectively.

Making a Difference

Calendar honorees are chosen for their accomplishments and profound impacts African American history and culture has had in the past, present, and future of our state and nation. 

Meet the Honorees


Past Calendars

See the full South Carolina History Calendar archive from years 1989 – 2022. You can view, download, and share the calendars from past years.


The South Carolina African American History Calendar and its online home are brought to you by The South Carolina Department of Education and its partners. The 2023 calendar marks the 34th year of providing educators, parents, and visitors a method of identifying African American role models for all youth and honoring notable African American achievers with ties to South Carolina.


The South Carolina African American History Calendar and its online home are brought to you by The South Carolina Department of Education and its partners. The 2023 calendar marks the 34th year of providing educators, parents, and visitors a method of identifying African American role models for all youth and honoring notable African American achievers with ties to South Carolina.