12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina

12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina

12 Black Leaders to Know

Stories, profiles and video conversations featuring fascinating people

The Post and Courier and its network of news brands across South Carolina are proud to present 12 Black Leaders to Know. This year-long program that launches during Black History Month includes a statewide special print publication and then in-depth feature stories and profiles on 12 Black leaders across the state. As part of 12 Black Leaders, we reflect on remarkable civil rights achievements and many of the people in South Carolina responsible for the progress we’ve made; we look out at today’s activists calling for justice; and we look ahead to consider how leaders in the state are doing work that can change the future.

12 Black Leaders To Know

Black History Month Publication

  • Released February 16, 2025
  • Distributed: 140,000+ copies, The Post and Courier, Post and Courier Columbia/Free Times, Aiken Standard, Summerville Journal Scene, Moultrie News, Georgetown Times, The Gazette, Berkeley Independent, Post and Courier Post Columbia, Post and Courier Myrtle Beach, Post and Courier North Augusta, Post and Courier Myrtle Beach/Georgetown Times

12 Spotlight Video Interviews

  • Released starting February 2025 through January 2026
  • Published to online section
  • Promoted statewide across 15 publications incl. print, digital, social and email

Honoree Cocktail Reception

  • Receiption on Thursday, February 20, 2025
  • Hosted at the International African American Museum in Charleston, SC
  • Exclusive to honorees and sponsors

12 Black Leader Luncheon Event

  • Luncheon on Friday, February 21, 2025 hosted in Charleston, SC
  • Open to public
  • Venue, keynote address and ticket release date to be announced.

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

With our new event format, there are a number of ways to be involved in this year's initiative. There are opportunities for businesses to show their support with one of our advertising sponsorships or by sponsoring our event and to have a brand presence at the event itself.

Some of our advertising and event sponsorship opportunities are:

  • Presenting Sponsor
  • Supporting Sponsor
  • Platinum Sponsor
  • Welcome Sponsor
  • Photobooth Sponsor
  • Gift Bag Sponsor
  • Table Sponsor
  • Custom tailored sponsorships available to fit your budget