The SC Progressive Network is hosting it’s 16th spring conference May 19, at the Communication Worker’s Hall, 566 Chris Drive in West Columbia. "The conference will shape our policy work for the coming year," Network Director Brett Bursey said, "and enhance the movement building necessary to get our state off the bottom of the life quality charts."

COLUMBIA - As businesses, small and large, look to take advantage of the strengthening economy, many are looking forward to the 15th Annual Columbia Black Expo. The event, produced by Thomas Media Group, will take place at the Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The 2008 U.S. Presidential election brought us not only a historic election but also record participation of minority voters. More than two million more African American voters and an additional two million Latino voters cast ballots than had done so in the previous presidential election cycle in 2004. For the very first time, African-American women had the highest turnout rate of any racial, ethnic or gender group, and voting among younger African American voters jumped by more than 17 percent.

Columbia, SC – Despite facing adversity, minority-owned firm ENVIRO AgScience, Inc. has grown to become the largest minority-owned landscape and construction firm in South Carolina and is being recognized for their work throughout the southeast.