South Carolina approves first monument for African American Robert Smalls at Statehouse.

South Carolina will erect its first individual monument honoring African American Robert Smalls at the Statehouse. Smalls, known for his daring escape from slavery during the Civil War by commandeering a Confederate ship, later served in the U.S. House and helped rewrite the state's constitution to ensure equality for Black men. The statue proposal received unanimous support from the state House and Senate, with a committee tasked to finalize design and funding by January 15th.

October 23, 2024
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