BDP News

South Carolina Education Association

Sherry East, President of the South Carolina Education Association and Joyce Argo, a member of the Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee present Marguirite De Laine, Chairman of the Briggs-De Laine-Pearson Foundation with their organization’s Walker E. Solomon Award. The award is given to an individual, local association, school or community that works to eradicate racial inequalities in the education profession, schools and communities. Ms. De Laine was presented with an award in the Individual Category for her vision in leading the Briggs-De Laine-Pearson Foundation. She also accepted the Walker E. Solomon Award in the Group Category on behalf of the Foundation for the work the organization is doing in Clarendon County.

South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Panel Discussion

Ms. Marguirite De Laine, Mr. Joseph A. De Laine, Jr. and Dr. Roy Jones, experts on the Briggs v. Elliott case, were invited by the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies to talk with their teachers about the origins and the lasting impact of the case. During the panel discussion, both De Laines and Dr. Jones highlighted the need to understand the individuals involved in the case as a way of better understanding Briggs.

Classic Remodeling Introduction

We are delighted and pleased to announce that we have chosen Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc. to complete the construction of the Briggs De Laine Pearson Education Center.

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Senator Johnson visits the BDP Foundation

On Saturday, March 26, State Senator Kevin L. Johnson (D-District 36) and State Representative Kimberly O. Johnson (D-District 64) visited the Briggs-DeLaine-Pearson Foundation (BDPF) in Summerton.

Sen. Johnson and Rep. Johnson supported a request by the Foundation for funds that will allow the organization to complete the development of the interior of their Education Center building. The Education Center will be used to provide free after school tutoring and summer enrichment programs for children in Clarendon County. The Foundation expects the building to be completed and ready to accept children by the fall of 2022.

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