ABOUT US
“Economic Development and Jobs for All!” The Carolina African American Heritage Foundation (CAAHF) is primarily a cultural, arts and educational program focusing on activities and programs that promote history and cultural arts of African Americans here in the Carolina’s. The CAAHF, in collaboration with the City of Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Myrtle Beach Regional...
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2013 Freedom Rally
2013 – Come to Myrtle Beach and help us build the participation in the many events offered this year! See schedule of events - CLICK HERE 2012 Highlights - CLICK HERE 2011 Highlights - CLICK...
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2013 Schedule of Events
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 11:30am – 2:30pm Brown Bag Working Luncheon Myrtle Beach Train Depot 851 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach A Conversation with Brad Lofton and Brandon Sessions, Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Five Largest Contractors in South Carolina Invited: Minority, inclusive of women, subcontractors from throughout the state to discuss ways to improve...
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THE WORDS OF DR. KING
“I Have A Dream” - Dr. Martin Luther King March on Washington: August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C. ”Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!” (CLICK HERE TO PLAY YOUTUBE) “The Last Speech” - I’ve Been To The Mountaintop: April 3, 1968. Memphis,TN Rev. Dr. Martian Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee the...
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DONATE TO CAAHF YOUR DONATION IS USED FOR CAAHF PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE: LOCAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION, CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP, 2nd CHANCE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE REUNITING OUR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES! Thank you for your support and helping us to continue our work. Please feel free to contact us to volunteer or talk to us about further questions. We are a 501c3 and your donations are...
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Carolina Has Talent
“A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Saturday, January 18, 2014 Musical Finalists from the Carolinas Talent Search submissions will compete for the top three cash prizes before a panel of judges and the audience. Prizes will be awarded in these amounts: First Place $1500.00 Second Place $1000.00 Third Place...
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LEADERSHIP
Many Leaders from the community are involved with the MLK events and the ongoing work of CAAHF Bennie Swans is known as a loving husband and community servant. He married his soul mate, Marcella Davis Swans, and is a proud father of three sons. As a community leader, he gained national recognition for his efforts to reduce violence and prevent drug use. In 1975, Mr. Swans founded...
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2013 Carolina Has Talent Release
For Immediate Release MAY 2013 2013 Carolina Has Talent Contestants Slated to Perform Myrtle Beach, SC – Organizers of Carolina Has Talent, a musical competition held annually surrounding the Dr. Martin Luther...
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Candidate Meet-and-Greet
Horry County Council Chair Friday, March 1st, 6:30 p.m. Where: Big Mike’s Restaurant, 16th and Kings Highway, MB Sponsored by the Carolina African American Heritage Foundation in collaboration with the...
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5th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. “Freedom Rally” Parade
Monday, January 21, 2013, 11:30am-2:00pm The Honorable Justice Ernest Finney,...
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Freedom Rally Flyer is now available
You can help promote the 2013 MLK events in Myrtle Beach, SC. Click on the...
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MLK 2013 Freedom Rally Parade Route
Come and join us in Myrtle Beach, SC on Monday, January 21, 2013,...
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Previous years MLK Event Highlights
The King Day Events began in Myrtle Beach in 2008. This gallery represents...
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Official Launch Date for new Website
Look for CAAHF to launch “officially” this new website in the next...
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2012 MLK Event Highlights
Parade Highlights and one of many Guest Speakers in 2012 Newt...
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