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10 Educational Activities in Charleston, South Carolina for the Entire Family

August 22, 2024 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

Charleston, South, offers a rich array of educational experiences for families. Recognizing and preserving our past while looking at ways to sustain our future is such a vital part of our community based culture. Through education, we are able to provide resources and thought leadership from our early colonial beginnings to the conversation of our delicate ocean life.

Here are ten notable places to visit that combine fun with learning:

1. Fort Sumter National Monument

Location: 340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401

Explore the site where the Civil War began. The monument features a museum with historical artifacts and offers guided tours, including a scenic boat ride to the site. Kids will enjoy the interactive exhibits and the engaging tour guides.

2. The Charleston Museum

Location: 360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

Recognized as the oldest museum in the U.S. (Founded in 1773), it houses a variety of historical artifacts. The Kidstory exhibit is particularly designed for children, featuring hands-on activities that make learning about local history exciting.

3. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Location: 3550 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414

This historic estate features beautiful gardens, a petting zoo, and a nature train. Educational tours are available, including insights into the plantation’s history and its wildlife, making it a fun and informative visit for families.

4. South Carolina Aquarium

Location: 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401

Located on the historic Charleston harbor, this aquarium offers interactive exhibits focused on local marine life and conservation efforts. It’s a great place for kids to learn about the ecosystem of the South Carolina coast.

5. Drayton Hall

Location: 3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

This preserved plantation offers guided tours that delve into the history of the site, including its architecture and the lives of the people who lived there. It’s an excellent opportunity for families to learn about the complexities of plantation life.

6. Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Location: 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Famous for its picturesque avenue of oaks, Boone Hall provides tours that cover the plantation’s history, including the experiences of enslaved people. The Gullah culture is also highlighted, offering insights into African American heritage.

7. The Gibbes Museum of Art

Location: 135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

This museum features a collection of American art with a focus on Southern artists. Family-friendly programs and activities are often available, making it a great place for kids to explore art and creativity.

8. Fort Moultrie

Location: 1214 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Part of the National Park Service, Fort Moultrie offers a glimpse into coastal defense history. The site includes exhibits and reenactments that engage visitors with the military history of the area.

9. The Old Slave Mart Museum

Location: 6 Chalmers Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Located in the historic district, this museum provides a sobering look at the history of the slave trade in Charleston. Educational programs are designed to foster understanding and discussion about this critical aspect of American history.

10. Waterfront Park

Location: Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 

While primarily a recreational area, Waterfront Park offers educational opportunities related to local ecology and history. The park features beautiful views of the harbor and is a great spot for family picnics and learning about the area’s natural environment.These destinations not only provide educational value but also offer engaging experiences that the entire family can enjoy together.

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Did You Know: The South Carolina Burn Center at MUSC Health is the state’s only comprehensive burn center

August 22, 2024 by 0 Comments
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Here is another reason to be appreciative of our Charleston, South Carolina home: The South Carolina Burn Center at MUSC.

Here is what you need to know:

The South Carolina Burn Center at MUSC Health is the state’s only comprehensive burn center and is one of the few centers in the region. In addition to adult care, we are the only pediatric burn referral center in South Carolina, offering pediatric burn care at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. We care for hundreds of children each year in our hospital, emergency department and outpatient locations. We treat all burns, ranging from minor to severe. 

As experts in burn care, we recognize that multiple aspects of a patient’s and families’ life are affected. You and your child will have access to a compassionate team of pediatric burn care trained clinicians and support staff who provide the most advanced care in a specialized environment. 

  • Pediatric critical care physicians 
  • Emergency medicine doctors
  • Burn nurse specialists
  • Burn clinical psychologists
  • A burn pharmacist 
  • A burn nutritionist
  • Burn physical and occupational therapists
  • Child life specialist
  • Social workers
  • Additional pediatric trained specialists as needed 
  • Telehealth visits by appointment 

Recell®: 
We are very pleased to offer Recell to our patients. Our surgeons make a skin cell spray that can be used instead of a traditional skin graft for certain burns. This decreases pain and time in the hospital. Recell helps the burn surgeons cover more surface area of a burned area with less of the patient’s own skin, allowing patients to heal faster with a better cosmetic outcome. We are one of the only pediatric burn centers in the South that provide this new technology to our patients.

Burn Care Support Services

Burn Rehabilitation

Burn injuries affect the way children move and function. Our specialized occupational and physical therapists use their burn care expertise to develop holistic rehabilitation plans that will enable your child to have the best functional outcomes. We work with you during your hospital stay and in our outpatient pediatric burn clinic at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

Psychological & Social Support

Our psychologists and social workers understand that healing from burn injuries can be challenging, particularly in young children and adolescents. This is a unique population that requires specialized support from the moment of the burn injury through surgery and rehabilitation. That is why we focus on treating the whole person. Our psychologists are here to support you as you heal and help you get back to who you were before the injury.

Research

Pediatric burn care at The South Carolina Burn Center at MUSC Health is one of the leading pediatric burn programs in the country. Dr. Aaron Lesher, the pediatric burn medical director, has developed a clinical research program that aims to improve access to burn care for children across the state and region. Because so many of our patients live long distances from the burn center, Dr. Lesher developed a mobile phone app, called TOBI, which helps patients access the burn team when they have left the hospital. Dr. Lesher is studying this new way to access burn experts through a generous grant from the National Institutes of Health.

We are also advancing the practice of pediatric burn care through clinical trials that improve outcomes for these burn-injured children. We offer several multi-institutional trials in burn care that can decrease the need for skin grafting, leading to improved outcomes in burn scar appearance and function. 

Patient Resources

The SC Burned Children’s Fund is a partnership between the MUSC Children’s Health pediatric burn team and South Carolina firefighters. Firefighters and community partners raise funds through aluminum can recycling and special events to provide funds to support children and their families through burn recovery and to promote burn awareness and fire prevention activities in South Carolina.

The SC Burned Children’s Fund also sponsors an annual summer camp for burn-injured children called Camp ‘Can’ Do.

Why choose burn treatment at MUSC Health?

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Charleston, South Carolina Closings: Tradesman Brewing Company and Chasing Sage

August 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
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By Mark A. Leon

Two of Charleston’s local hangs outs will be closing their doors permanently. Tradesman Brewing Company (1647 King Street Extension, Charleston, SC, 29405) and Chasing Sage (267 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403) have both announced the impending closure of their locations.

If you are a regular or a passive fan of either, please visit their Instagram accounts and share your stories:

Chasing Sage Instagram

Tradesman Brewing Company Instagram

Thank you for being a part of the Lowcountry community…

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KBR Transforming Cyber Capabilities for Department of Defense with $199M Contract Win – Work to be performed in Charleston, SC and San Diego, CA

August 21, 2024 by 0 Comments
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HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced it has been awarded an estimated $199 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract supporting the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services (PEO Digital) Technical Director’s Office. KBR was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These IAC MAC task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the DTIC repository and the R&D and S&T community. The work will be performed over a five-year period in Charleston, South Carolina and San Diego, California. 

Under the terms of this new contract, KBR will transform the zero-trust capability of the Department of Defense. This state-of-the-art security measure ensures secure data flow and edge protection, a critical requirement for military operations. The team will perform research, analysis, assessments and testing to identify, develop, refine and integrate advanced technology experiments. KBR will address critical technology areas for the Department of Defense, including future generation wireless technology, trusted artificial intelligence and autonomy, integrated sensing and cyber, integrated network systems-of-systems, space technology and quantum science. These technologies enable autonomous computer information technologies that help protect the nation’s networks and enhance information dominance.

“We are excited to play a significant role in the digital transformation and to expand upon our zero trust capabilities,” said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO. “This win allows KBR to provide valuable technology and mission expertise and showcase a capability that benefits the United States Department of Defense.”

KBR’s subject matter experts will provide recommendations for integrating prototype components and designs into new or existing information systems including command and control systems; communication systems; networking systems; cyber operations; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; business systems; and information security to increase availability, improve reliability, and reduce support costs.

About DODIAC Program 

The DoDIAC, sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center, provides technical data management and research support for DoD and federal government users. Established in 1946, the IAC program serves the DoD science & technology (S&T) and acquisition communities to drive innovation and technological developments by enhancing collaboration through integrated scientific and technical information development and dissemination for the DoD and broader S&T community.

About KBR

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 36,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Visit www.kbr.com

Forward Looking Statements

The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future contract values, performance periods and outcomes, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the company’s most recently filed ANNUAL Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which discuss some of the important risks, uncertainties and assumptions that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Due to such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

SOURCE KBR, Inc.

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Hurricane Debby Economic Disaster Funds Now Available for Impacted South Carolina Businesses

August 21, 2024 by 0 Comments
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FORT MYERS, Fla., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Economic Recovery Center (ERC), a leading national financial services company serving the small and medium-sized business community, is pleased to announce low-interest disaster funding is now available for all qualifying small and medium-sized businesses in South Carolina.

WHAT:     Grants, Credits, Low-Interest Loans
Purpose: Hurricane Debby Relief Funding
WHEN:    Immediately
WHERE: ALL South Carolina Counties
WHO:      ALL South Carolina Businesses

“According to the SBA, 90% of small businesses impacted by a natural disaster are ‘Out of Business’ within 2 years – primarily due to lack of funding,” stated Chase Pisaris-Henderson, President. “We are now assisting SMBs impacted by Hurricane Debby in obtaining financial assistance to reopen quickly. You can submit your information using our easy-to-use sign-up form located at www.EconomicDisasterLoans.com. By submitting their name, small and medium-sized businesses preserve their opportunity to apply for disaster loans for as low as 4%.” 

For those small businesses that don’t qualify for government funding, the Economic Recovery Center (ERC) provides alternative funding resources to address most small-business economic situations. 

Don’t become a statistic—contact the Economic Recovery Center today or simply sign up at www.EconomicDisasterLoans.com to find out if your business qualifies. Let’s work together to ensure your business not only survives but thrives in the aftermath of this disaster.

If you have questions or would like to become an Authorized Financial Specialist with ERC, submit your information HERE or call (813) 921-6121, and a team member will assist you.

For more information, please contact the Economic Recovery Center at (813) 921-6121 or email Support@EconomicRecoveryCenter.com

About the Economic Recovery Center
The Economic Recovery Center is a premier resource for small—and medium-sized businesses before, during, and after natural disasters. We provide the preparatory resources, recovery funding options, and resilience solutions businesses need to succeed. Our mission is to help businesses prepare, protect, and preserve their operations before, during, and after a natural disaster or business interruption occurs.

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Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen: A Taste of Traditional and Contemporary Southern Cuisine – Learn more and check out their weekly specials

August 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
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Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen in Charleston, SC, is a restaurant that pays homage to the culinary traditions of the Lowcountry, inspired by Florence Powell, the great-grandmother of the Kish brothers, who also own 82 Queen Restaurant.

Concept and Inspiration

Florence Powell, born in 1908 in Charleston, had a rich culinary heritage, working at the American Tobacco Company and creating traditional Southern meals using local ingredients. The restaurant aims to replicate the home-cooked meals she was known for, featuring dishes that include crab, shrimp, fish, and fried chicken & waffles, along with her famous Granny’s Punch served during holidays.

Menu and Atmosphere

The menu at Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen reflects a blend of traditional and contemporary Southern cuisine, emphasizing fresh, local seafood and classic Southern comfort foods. The restaurant is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of family gatherings and the communal spirit of Lowcountry dining.

Weekly Specials:

  • Tuesdays: BBQ Pork Plat & 2 Sides – $14.00
  • Wednesdays: Half-off kids’ meals
  • Thursdays: All glasses of wine – $5.00
  • Everyday: $5 Margs all day

Happy Hour: Daily from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Bar Area Only) – Glasses of wine, Draft Beer and Cocktails – $5.00

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Ultimate Charleston Bucket List: 50 Memorable Activities (with links) for Charleston Visitors and Locals

August 20, 2024 by 0 Comments
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The Charleston Lowcountry region has something for everyone whether you are a large family or a solo traveler; romantic couple or group of best friends. Here is a bucket list of 50 amazing activities that will leave you satisfied with memories you will take with you long after leave our charming region.

For us locals, let’s not rule out some of these activities that we may take for granted.

1. Raise your adrenaline and passion for adventure at Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
2. Explore Fort Sumter National Monument  
3. Take a carriage ride through the historic district  
4. Enjoy a meal at Halls Chophouse  
5. Stroll through the Charleston City Market  
6. Paddleboard on Shem Creek  
7. Visit the Charleston Museum  
8. Attend a performance at the Charleston Music Hall  
9. Explore the gardens at Magnolia Plantation  
10. Relax at Folly Beach  
11. Tour the historic Nathaniel Russell House  
12. Experience the Charleston Tea Garden  
13. Visit the South Carolina Aquarium  
14. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the harbor  
15. Shop on King Street  
16. Dine at Husk  
17. Explore the Gibbes Museum of Art  
18. Walk through Rainbow Row   as well as the historic Batter and Waterfront Park
19. Attend Spoleto Festival USA  
20. Visit Boone Hall Plantation  
21. Explore the Angel Oak Tree  
22. Go to a RiverDogs baseball game  
23. Take a ghost tour  
24. Experience Live music at Barn Jam (Awendaw Green)  
25. Visit the Old Slave Mart Museum  
26. Tour the Aiken-Rhett House  
27. Kayak in the Lowcountry  
28. Visit the Charleston City Gallery (Free Admission)  
29. Explore Bulls Island  
30. Enjoy a picnic at Hampton Park and take pictures in the Gazebo
31. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon  
32. Attend the High Water Festival  
33. Explore the Charleston Harbor  
34. Visit the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art   and Mace Brown Museum of Natural History (Both Free Admission)
35. Tour the USS Yorktown  
36. Enjoy waterfront dining at Fleet Landing  
37. Visit the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry  
38. Explore the Charleston Historic District  
39. Attend the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition  
40. Take a culinary tour  
41. Attend the Charleston Food + Wine Festival or Charleston Fashion Week
42. Explore the Charleston Tea Garden  
43. Walk the Pitt Street Bridge  
44. Enjoy a day at James Island County Park  
45. Visit Look Up Charleston at 128 Meeting Street for 50+ local artists, artisans and photographers for the perfect local one of a kind gift.
46. Visit the emotional International African American Museum
47. Explore the local breweries  
48. Visit the North Charleston Riverfront Park  
49. Take a guided fishing tour  
50. Attend a workshop at Tijon Perfume Studio

If this list isn’t perfect for you and your loved ones, here are a few others:

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West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) Announces Charity Raffle to Win a 2024 Ford Bronco

August 19, 2024 by 0 Comments
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WAJIBA Wants to Drive Home a Win for Local Charities

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) is thrilled to announce a charity raffle offering a chance to win a brand new 2024 Ford Bronco from Palmetto Ford! This exciting fundraiser aims to raise significant funds for three vital local non-profit organizations: Camp Happy Days, Florence Crittenton Programs and Star Gospel Mission.

“We are committed to giving back to the communities we serve,” says WAJIBA President, Frank Wells. “This raffle is a fantastic opportunity for our members and the public to support deserving causes while having the chance to win an incredible prize.”

Raffle Details:

  • Grand Prize: 2024 Ford Bronco (courtesy of Palmetto Ford)
  • Second Place: $5,000 Cash
  • Tickets: $100 each

Benefiting Non-Profits:

  • Camp Happy Days: Provides year-round support programs for children with cancer and their families.
  • Florence Crittenton Programs: Empowers young women and their children to overcome homelessness and build brighter futures.
  • Star Gospel Mission: Offers comprehensive services to individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction.

How to Participate:

Tickets for the WAJIBA Charity Raffle can be purchased online at https://wajiba.org/bronco-charity-raffle. The raffle will be held on October 4, and winners will be notified shortly thereafter.

WAJIBA encourages everyone to participate in this impactful raffle. Share the news with friends, family, and colleagues. Every ticket sold makes a difference in the lives of those served by these incredible organizations.

About the West Ashley James Island Business Association: The West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic well-being and success of businesses in the West Ashley and James Island areas of Charleston, South Carolina. WAJIBA offers its members a platform for networking, professional development, and advocacy.

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Get To Know Charleston: A few historic facts about Marion Square

August 17, 2024 by 0 Comments
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A Little History of Marion Square – Charleston, South Carolina

  • John Wragg sold the land to the colony of South Carolina in 1758 to serve as part of the city’s defense fortification
  • Marion Square was known as “Citadel Green” from 1843 to 1922
  • When the Citadel College moved to its new location, the city named it “Marion Square” after South Carolina native and Revolutionary War Hero Francis Marion. The decision was made by Mayor Courtenay and the rest of the Charleston city council
  • The Washington Light Infantry and Sumter Guards currently own the park
  • The original statue of John C. Calhoun built in 1858 contained in its cornerstone – a Revolutionary War cannonball, $100 in Continental money, a copy of Mr. Calhoun’s last U.S. Senate speech, a lock of his hair and a funeral banner.
  • At one point, a portion of the park was designated as a tobacco inspection complex
  • The park is 10 acres
  • In the 1750’s a fort known as “Horn Work” was built as a point of defense during the Siege of Charleston in 1780. On May 12, 1780 nearly 6000 American soldiers marched out of Horn Work and surrendered to the British Army.
  • The Embassy Suites was formally the SC State Arsenal (Old Citadel)
  • The Holocaust Memorial, dedicated on June 1, 1999 has 3 main components: The North side is a rectangular, sunken lawn framed by graded steps, a place of contemplation and a meeting ground for the annual Yom Ha Shoah (National Days of Remembrance) ceremonies. The West side facing Calhoun Street features a concrete and bronze inscription wall, that details the history of the Holocaust and lists names of survivors living in South Carolina. The center or heart of the memorial is a space defined by an impressive four-sided iron screen measuring 25 feet wide, 60 feet long, and 17 feet high. The screen is intended to create a space that is sacred as well as “to signify the place apart occupied by those who perished”. Within the screen rests a 12-foot bronzed tallit, a Jewish prayer shawl
  • In March 1867, just weeks after the ratification of the new civil rights legislation in Washington, D.C., several thousand African American citizens gathered at Citadel Square for a rally that led to the formation of the Republican Party of South Carolina
  • The two fountains were purchased and installed in 1906
  • After years of neglect (1920’s – 1940’s) and the rise of the automobile, Marion Square began to fall to ruin and neglect. On the first day of June, 1948, the Charleston Rotary Club did a symbolic act that led to the transformation of Marion Square to a neighborhood gathering ground.  They gathered on Marion Square to plant a single oak tree and pledge to use their community connections to make a difference in the park’s future.  On the next few years the Rotary Club chaired by Jack Krawcheck led a beautification effort including the planting of 10,500 new shrubs around the perimeter in 1949
  • Today, the park houses great events and festivals including, the Charleston Farmer’s Market, Charleston Fashion Week, Charleston Food and Wine Festival, Spoleto Festival, Annual Hanukkah Lighting Ceremony, New Years Eve in the Park and a playground for the College of Charleston students.

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Charleston, South Carolina’s Shepard Fairey releases “Kamala Harris Forward” ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election – Available for Free Download

August 17, 2024 by 0 Comments
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Charleston, South Carolina’s Shepard Fairey as a follow up to his ‘Barack Obama Hope” print has created “Kamala Harris Forward” ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. This is available as a free download.

More about Kamala Harris Forward by Shepard Fairey

“We are not going back.” These words from Kamala Harris summarize the moment we are in, and in order not to go back, we must go FORWARD! While we have not achieved all the goals we might be seeking, we are making progress – all in the face of expanding threats and regressive political adversaries.

But we are not going back. In fact, we have a very real opportunity to move forward. If we act we can move forward our desire for a healthy planet, for corporate accountability, toward equality and away from racism, sexism, xenophobia, and homophobia, for equitable access to opportunity, for full access to the medical care we want or need, for fair and just immigration policies.

I believe VP Kamala Harris and her VP pick Tim Walz are our best chance to move forward. They are our best chance to push back on encroaching fascism and threats to democracy, and our best chance for creating the world we all desire and deserve. Politics is messy… but messy is no excuse for checking out. Messy is the work and the work can be joyful. Messy is what it takes to get through the daunting mess in pursuit of a better future. But we only win if we show up. Be ready for Nov. 5. Check your voter registration status now.

This art is a tool of grassroots activism for all to use non-commercially. I was not paid for it and will not receive any financial benefit from it. I created this work purely in pursuit of a better future. Let’s get there together!
-Shepard Fairey

About Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey, born on February 15, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, is a renowned street artist and graphic designer known for his iconic “Hope” poster of Barack Obama and the “Obey” sticker campaign featuring André the Giant.  Growing up in Charleston, Fairey was influenced by the city’s historical architecture and the skateboarding culture, which he embraced as a teenager.  He later studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he honed his street-art style.  Despite living in Los Angeles, Fairey frequently visits Charleston, where his family resides, and continues to contribute to its art scene.

Shepard Fairey’s upbringing in Charleston, South Carolina, significantly influenced his artistic style. Growing up in a city rich with historical architecture, Fairey drew inspiration from its columns, wrought iron, and manicured gardens, which became material for his early drawings and paintings.  Additionally, the decaying parts of downtown Charleston, such as abandoned properties and a swimming pool, provided a backdrop for his skateboarding and creative exploration, fostering his interest in street art and photography. These elements combined to shape his distinctive style, characterized by a blend of historical and contemporary influences.

Shepard Fairey has several notable murals in Charleston, created during his 2014 exhibition “The Insistent Image” at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. These include murals at the College Lodge on the College of Charleston campus, the Francis Marion Hotel, and Sottile Theatre, which is part of the Spoleto Festival USA. Additionally, there are murals on King Street and Calhoun Street, although some are at risk of being lost due to demolition.

The “Power and Glory” mural by Shepard Fairey is located on the Calhoun side of the College of Charleston dormitory, College Lodge (Note: This building is scheduled for potential demolition). It was created in 2014 as part of Fairey’s exhibition “The Insistent Image” at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. The mural is one of the few remaining works from this project, as others have been lost or are at risk of demolition. Efforts are being made by local tech entrepreneurs to digitally preserve Fairey’s Charleston murals, including “Power and Glory,” to maintain their cultural significance.

Note: The artwork – Kamala Harris Forward is available for free download and is intended as a tool for grassroots activism, with Fairey not receiving any financial compensation for it.

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