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#DearWhitePeople: Recognizing Racism and Redefining Whiteness

If white people want to make a substantial contribution to society and the fight against racism, they need to develop an awareness of the real ways it impacts non-whites

Standing to Grieve in Charleston

Keeping Vigil

#CharlestonShooting: Race, Religion, and Guns

The shooting at Emanuel AME Church was a hate crime—and we need to talk about race.

The Failures of US Public Schooling: Past and Present

As the community continues to advocate on behalf of the future of Burke High School, it's important to draw on the lessons of past educational movements and their failings.

It’s the End of the World As We Know It: Dad Rock

At what point do you stop discovering new music?

Meta Mag I: Mental Illness

In the first issue of "Meta Mag," local artists and poets explore the theme of mental illness.

Black Lives Matter: A Moment or a Movement

Examining the legacy of the civil rights movement and what work still needs to be done

The New Salad Menu at Caviar & Bananas

Just in time for summer, Caviar & Bananas introduces six new salads worth drooling over.

Police Brutality Against African Americans: A Historical Perspective

If you think that the shooting death of Walter Scott is an isolated incident, then it's time to take a look at the history of black Charleston.

A Bullet Doesn't Need Your Help

An emotionally heated look at police oppression and race from a formerly unassuming suburbanite.

H+P Redux Residency Week Four: SUSTO + Johnny Delaware

Country-rock artists Johnny Delaware and SUSTO played to a packed house this past Wednesday, marking the fourth show of the Redux Residency sponsored by Hearts & Plugs. These #acidboys are here to say that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Protesters NOT Shutting Down Ravenel Bridge

Charleston City Paper reported that protesters described as "an offshoot" of Black Lives Matter Charleston would be shutting down the Ravenel Bridge at 4pm. However, for unknown reasons, the protest has been called off.

Zoso Was So-So

From the huge hair to the skinny bellbottoms, Saturday night at the Music Farm was a lot of fun, but part of me would have rather been at home saving money and listening to a real Zeppelin record.

CFW Street Style: Night Three

To wear black, or not to wear black—is that not always the question?

Weekend Picks 3/20–3/22

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/20–3/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

What Makes a Man

When Ansley Pope transitioned, there were things he never realized. "Shit, I'm not going to be a man, I'm going to be a black man."

Reflecting on Brewvival: A Joyful and Overwhelming Experience

Already in its sixth year, Brewvival has quickly evolved into one of the premier craft beer events in the Lowcountry, if not the entire state. Organized by COAST Brewing Co.'s David Merritt and Jaime Tenny and entrepreneurs Scott Shor and Rich Carley (of the Charleston Beer Exchange, Edmund's Oast), the event on Feb. 28 boasted nearly 200 beers from 50 microbreweries on this year's official beer list.

School Daze

Alan Bennett's "The History Boys," the inaugural production in Woolfe Street Playhouse's new SideStage black box, is a rockin' 80s play about the nature of knowledge and its acquisition and use.

For the Thrill of It

What If? Productions presents "Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story," opening February 19 at Threshold Rep on Society Street downtown.

28 Hairstyles in 28 Days? February Is Looking Mighty Fresh!

This week, Bailey shows you the perfect looks for hitting up Royal American, Two Boroughs Larder, and the CofC Visual Arts Club's sweet cheap art auction.

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