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This space was created for members and friends of the South Carolina Progressive Network to promote and advance the good work they are doing in communities across the state. Our purpose is to connect organizations and individuals of like mind to maximize collective power, and to grow the grass roots to change government and social policy from the ground up.
SC Prog Blog
1M ago
Longtime social worker, community activist, and Network Cochair Marjorie Hammock died on Saturday at age 88. She fell ill on a jazz cruise in the Caribbean last month, but was home in Columbia when she transitioned. We dedicated our first-Thursday jazz workshop ..read more
SC Prog Blog
1M ago
The Modjeska Simkins School kicked off its spring semester with an orientation session on Saturday, March 2, at GROW in Columbia. With 52 new students and 12 graduates auditing (a perk extended to everyone who completes the course), it is ..read more
SC Prog Blog
2M ago
It’s been nearly 50 years since Brett Bursey met Modjeska Monteith Simkins at the Harden St. branch of Victory Savings Bank and opened an account for the Grass Roots Organizing Workshop (GROW). They struck up a friendship and close working ..read more
SC Prog Blog
2M ago
The Modjeska Simkins School, the crown jewel of the SC Progressive Network’s projects, is now accepting applications to its spring session, which runs March 2 through June 22. Classes meet on Monday evenings online and in-person at GROW, 1340 Elmwood ..read more
SC Prog Blog
4M ago
A night of purpose, celebration, and unwavering dedication unfolded at GROW in Columbia as the SC Progressive Network held a fundraiser to celebrate its newly appointed Interim Executive Director, Brandon Upson’s, 38th birthday. The event on Friday, Dec. 15, raised ..read more
SC Prog Blog
5M ago
Brandon Upson, SCPN Executive Director As the winds of change sweep across South Carolina, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads. The recent surge in local elections of extremist groups like Moms for Liberty has eclipsed the voices of progress ..read more
SC Prog Blog
5M ago
On Saturday, the Network’s board and key allies met in Columbia and online to get acquainted and to map plans for the coming year. The meeting, a mix of business and fellowship, marked the beginning of a new chapter in ..read more
SC Prog Blog
6M ago
Limited in-person seating at GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave. in Columbia. Register HERE to join on Zoom. Join the SC Progressive Policy Institute on Sunday, Nov. 5, 6-7pm in-person and on Zoom, as SC ethics watchdog Dr. John Crangle names connects ..read more
SC Prog Blog
6M ago
The SC Progressive Network is pleased to welcome Brandon Upson as our new interim Executive Director. The Aiken native has a wealth of experience in South Carolina politics and grass roots organizing, and is uniquely positioned to expand our reach ..read more
SC Prog Blog
6M ago
The SC Progressive Network is pleased to welcome Brandon Upson as our new interim Executive Director. The Aiken native has a wealth of experience in South Carolina politics and grass roots organizing, and is uniquely positioned to expand our reach ..read more