10/22/2026
South Carolina’s civil rights history deserves to be remembered—and shared.
A new documentary, “Strive to Excel, Not to Equal: The Story of Wilkinson High School,” honors the educators, families, and students who built a lasting legacy at Orangeburg’s first historically Black high school.
Stories like these remind us why preserving our history matters. Support the South Carolina Civil Rights Museum and help ensure future generations can learn from the courage, determination, and achievements of those who came before us.
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Cecil Williams Civil Rights Museum
A new documentary, “Strive to Excel, Not to Equal: The Story of Wilkinson High School,” honors the educators, families, and students who built a legacy at Orangeburg’s first historically Black high school.