The Post and Courier announces the honorees of the 5th annual 12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina

January 22, 2025 Charleston Daily 0 Lowcountry,

(CHARLESTON, S.C.)- The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest newspaper, announces the honorees of the 5th annual 12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina project, presented by Huntington Bank. Launching during BlackHistory Month, the program celebrates individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities and shaping the future of the state.

The honorees will be featured in a special statewide print publication on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in The Post and Courier and 14 other Evening Post Publishing newspapers across the state. In addition, video interviews will be released monthly spotlighting each. Stories and videos will publish at postandcourier.com/BlackHistory along with an archive of 48 other past Black Leaders honorees from the past four years.

The 12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina honorees for honoree are:

Dr. Youlanda Gibbs, Palmetto Palace
Alana Jenkins, Sea Islands Heritage Academy
Leroy Jeter, Highland Neighborhood Association
KJ Kearney, Black Food Fridays
Craig King, Columbia College
Maya Morant, Georgetown County
Jauntavia Padgett, BVD Solutions
Dr. Al M. Panu, USC – Beaufort
Keyatta Priester, Aiken Electric Cooperative
Beth Ruffin, The Everyday Inclusionist
David White, The Dropping Pin

“These twelve leaders represent the best of South Carolina – individuals who are working tirelessly to create positivechange in their communities,” said senior editor Adam Parker. “Their stories reflect both the progress we’ve made and the work that still lies ahead in building a more equitable future for all South Carolinians.”

Honorees will be celebrated at a recognition luncheon on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Francis Marion Hotel inCharleston, SC. Dr. Henry Tisdale, former president of Claflin University, will deliver the keynote address. To purchase tickets, visit postandcourier.com/12BlackLeaders.

About The Post and Courier

The Post and Courier is the South’s oldest daily newspaper and South Carolina’s largest newspaper. Based in Charleston,

S.C. The Post and Courier is an independent held, family-owned media company dedicated to transparent, fact-based journalism in South Carolina.

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