The spring session of the 2025 Modjeska Simkins School kicks off with an orientation session at GROW. Students will share a meal, review class protocols, and get to know each other before embarking on their shared journey.
The Modjeska Simkins School meets Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at GROW and on Zoom across the state and at satellite sites in Sumter, Orangeburg, and Penn Center. Classes run from March 3 through June 23, with graduation on June 28.
Join friends for a night of live music every 1st and 3rd Thursday at GROW, the HQ of the SC Progressive Network at 1340 Elmwood Ave. in Columbia. Folks with talent are invited to sit in with the Justus Band for a tune or two. During the 10-minute intermission, audience members can take advantage of the
During its spring session, the Modjeska Simkins School offers Sunday afternoon programs that are a deeper exploration of current and historical topics. The 4-6pm sessions are optional for our students and open to the public, who may join on Zoom or in-person at GROW. Our first Deep Dive is with Chris Judge and T. Lilly
United Campus Workers meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at GROW. Join union organizers for a monthly meeting to talk shop and plan actions.
Join us for the free documentary screening of Naila and the Uprising at GROW (Grass Roots Organizing Workshop), 1340 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29201. Synopsis: When a nation-wide uprising breaks out in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, a young woman in Gaza must make a choice between love, family, and freedom. 2017. Running time 1 hour
Join friends for a night of live music every 1st and 3rd Thursday at GROW, the HQ of the SC Progressive Network at 1340 Elmwood Ave. in Columbia. Folks with talent are invited to sit in with the Justus Band for a tune or two. During the 10-minute intermission, audience members can take advantage of the
Deep Dive with UVA professor Dr. Justene Hill-Edwards, author of Origins of Capitalism in Colonial South Carolina and the recently released Savings and Trust: The rise and betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank. Hill-Edwards’ critically acclaimed work offers key context for understanding the economic plight of the formerly enslaved, racial capitalism, the racial wealth gap, and reparations. To
This series is a special online presentation for the Modjeska Simkins School by Dr. Burnett Gallman, who serves on the National Board of the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations and who has been teaching for 40 years. The lectures are offered during the spring 2025 session on Sunday evenings 6:30-8pm on Zoom
The SC Progressive Network meets every 4th Wednesday online and at GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave. in Columbia to network, talk shop, and share upcoming events. All are welcome. To join on Zoom, register HERE.
