2023 Black History Lecture Series

2023 Black History Lecture SeriesWelfare Baptist Church Wednesday, February 1st at 6 pm: Aby Sene-Harprer, PhD, Professor, Parks and Conservation Area Management, Clemson University Wednesday, February 8th at 6 pm:  Kamau Sadiki, National Association of Black Scuba Divers, (Featured on the Netflix Documentary “Descendant” Monday, February 13th at 6 pm: C.A.R.E Talk (Connect, Address, Respond, and […]

A Look Back: The Art of Remembering – A Journey Toward Reconciliation

Last week, the Anderson County community came together for three powerful nights of dialogue exploring healing through the arts, shared spaces, and spiritual vision. More than 150 community members gathered around good food and open, respectful, and at times challenging conversations—rooted in understanding, empathy, and mutual growth. In the early 20th century, philosopher Josiah Royce […]

Save The Date: The Art of Remembering: A Journey Toward Reconciliation – September 22, 25, & 26th

The Art of Remembering: A Journey Toward ReconciliationHonoring the past, inspiring the present, and imagining a just future. Beloved Community in the MakingA three-day community gathering exploring healing through the arts, shared spaces, and spiritual vision. Hosted by the Anderson Arts Center and the Anderson Area Remembrance and Reconciliation Initiative (AAR&RI), this conversation series invites […]

JOIN US THURSDAY, April 10, 2025: Tour & Discussion

JOIN US THURSDAY at 4:30pm  4:30pm – Tour & Readings Join us this Thursday, April 10th for an inspiring evening of readings and reflection. We will begin with a tour starting at the permanent marker by the Equal Justice Initiative, located on Main Street in downtown Anderson between John Street an River Street. We will then move to […]

Spring 2025 Documentary Viewings: Carnegie Building of the Anderson Arts Center

Join us in the Carnegie Building of the Anderson Arts Center for documentary viewings, telling stories of injustice over 100 years ago here in Anderson County. We will be watching and discussing these stories, reflecting on how to create greater communities! Documentary Viewings January 9th – 5:30pmFrom Darkness Into Light: Documentary Storytelling Journey (Story of […]

RECAP & VIDEO: Anderson County Museum – Important Conversations: Remembrance and Reconciliation Panel Discussion

The Anderson County Museum hosted a panel discussion last Tuesday (2/27), led by the Anderson Area Remembrance and Reconciliation Initiative, to explore personal and group experiences concerning racial injustice with an eye toward creating a better future. The panel, comprised of former AnMed CEO John Miller; Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts; AnMed Chief Diversity Officer Juana Slade; and former Anmed faculty member and […]

Ceremony of Remembrance – Marker Revealed in Downtown Anderson – October 3, 2023 at 11am.

Tuesday. October 3, 2023 was an amazing day in Anderson County. A permanent marker memorializing the five victims of racial terror lynching was revealed to the community during a ceremony in downtown Anderson. Among those in attendance were city leaders, county leaders, faith leaders, law enforcement, citizens…a diverse crowd of individuals committed to remembering those […]

Remembrance, Reconciliation, & Reveal: Anderson University, September 21st

During a gathering and unveiling event, “Remembrance & Reconciliation” September 21 at Anderson University, the memories of five Anderson County victims of racial violence were honored and the sculpture was unveiled at Thrift Library, where it can be seen by the public now through February 2024. At the event were Anderson University administration, faculty, staff […]