Art is alive and well at ‘Mind Gravy’ open mics
The weekly event, 15 years in the running, is lauded as a safe space for artists.
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Tag: Diversity
Korean Festival returns to Columbia with culture, charity, community spirit
The festival brings people together for performances, food and enjoying each others’ company.
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USC announces new designation, initiatives to support first-gen students
The university has a new relationship with a national center that focuses on helping first-generation students but has new initiatives of its own.
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Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Week underway
Want to participate in Pride Week in Columbia? Check out these LGBTQ+ events in Columbia.
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Retail in the Vista – a balance or imbalance?
The Vista has an entertainment feel to it with the number of restaurants and bars that call it home.
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SC public universities respond to House’s request for diversity spending
The House’s request came after states such as Florida and Oklahoma asked schools there for the same information the Kansas Legislature block public institutions from spending funds on diversity training.
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Craft beer organizations want more women in the industry
Brewing beer was historically a job for women. But women are now struggling to break into the industry.
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SC robot company to expand manufacturing, grow diversity — through high school students
Two years ago, Van Robotics, a Columbia robotics company, had an idea: High school students could be a solution to manufacturing delays in China.
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One of Columbia’s first Black ballet dancers looks back amid changing face of culture and dance
From ballet to krumping, local artists are expressing culture and its significance through dance.
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Columbia’s world of ballet, diversity, inclusion — and the lack thereof
The ballet community is tackling issues involving dancers’ race, gender and body type.
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Character diversity at forefront for Columbia animators
Columbia animators are working on a common goal to diversify animation characters for young children.
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USC has a record-breaking freshmen class. Can housing keep up?
USC has more freshmen than ever before. Here’s where they’ll be sleeping.
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