Center for the Study of Slavery
Through scholarly research and public programming, the Center for the Study of Slavery (CSSC) examines the impact of slavery and race-related issues in the City of Charleston, including the surrounding region, and at the College of Charleston from the late 18th century through the civil rights era and the continued impact and legacy of slavery in the present.
Academic Research
Scholars at CofC provide deeper understandings about the impacts of slavery and the study of race-relations.
BROWSE RESEARCH LISTINGSK-12 Education
K-12 educators seek to expand learning on these topics, deepen engagement, and build empathy.
Public History
CofC is buidling a publicly shared hub of resources, including the Avery Research Center, Discovering our Past, and the Race & Social Justice Initiative.
EXPLORE PUBLIC HISTORY RESOURCES & EXHIBITIONSSocial Justice
Social justice and race-relations are at the heart of CSSC.
VIEW OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE WORKING GROUPFollow CSSC on Twitter
CSSC at Work
Recent Initiatives
CSSC News Feed
Watch "Telling Truer Stories at CofC" - Critical Conversation Part I
Watch "Restorative Reponses Beyond CofC" - Critical Conversation Part II
View CSSC's Commitment to Making Black Lives Matter
Impact. Legacy. Partnerships.
CSSC builds on the work begun with the College of Charleston’s affiliation with over 40 other universities in the Universities Studying Slavery (USS) consortium.The College's membership in the consortium drives our university to be more intentional in disseminating research and in collaborations within and beyond the institution.
Additionally, CSSC has several affilations and partnerships. Within the College, the center works closely with Critical Conversations and DiversityEDU. As a university, we have a responsibility to “advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion” and have outlined numerous paths to achieve this endeavor in our new Strategic Plan. 
A Member of the Universities Studying Slavery (USS) Consortium