Calendar to honor 11 SC trailblazers.

The 2023 South Carolina African American History Calendar will be unveiled today during a 7 p.m. celebration at the Koger Center for the Arts.

The calendar, first created in 1989, profiles individuals across the state who have had a positive, compelling affect on South Carolina and beyond.

"The 2023 calendar honorees' commitment to improving the lives of others through education, health, the arts, advocacy, and public service are remarkable," S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman said in a news release. "Each time readers turn the page to the next month, they will be reminded of the tremendous legacy these honorees have left to inspire future generations."

The ceremony can be viewed online at SCAfricanAmerican.com

This year's calendar profiles 11 honorees, including Midlands Technical College President Ronald Rhames, WIS-TV anchor Judi Gatson, and 1950s singer and songwriter Brook Benton. The calendar also features photos and descriptions of artifacts from the International...