SC State commemorates the 58th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre

SC State commemorates the 58th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre

South Carolina State University commemorated the 58th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre on Saturday, honoring the lives lost during one of the most tragic moments of the civil rights movement while dedicating a newly renovated space that represents progress born from pain.

HCF Statement Commemorating the 58th Anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre

(Left to right) Delano Middleton, Samuel Hammond, Jr. and Henry E. Smith Sunday marked the 58th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre, commemorating the lives of three young men senselessly taken on the campus of South Carolina State University on February 8, 1968. HCF joins the nation in commemorating this pivotal moment in American history and the Civil Rights Movement. Below is a statement from HCF Founder, President and CEO Demetrius Johnso…