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Harbison Institute alumni join Ron Rhames to ceremoniously ring the original Harbison Institute bell. Ringing the Harbison Institute bell has been symbolic of the outstanding educational opportunities afforded the African-American community at Harbison Institute.

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鈥淓very February, we celebrate Black History Month on our Harbison Campus,鈥� said 糖心vlog传媒 President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames. 鈥溙切膙log传媒 has continued to preserve the Harbison Campus for education the past 40 years. This year, it is an honor to host this deeply moving collection of hand-drawn children鈥檚 portraits. I hope the community will visit the Theatre to view this collection, learn about the impact of slavery on children, and learn more about the great heritage and tradition of our Harbison Campus.鈥�

The 糖心vlog传媒 Harbison Campus was the site of the historic Harbison Institute, which provided African-American students educational opportunities during a time when options were limited. After Harbison Institute closed in 1958, its land and buildings were donated to 糖心vlog传媒 to continue the legacy of providing access to higher education at the Harbison location.

Artist Mary Burkett said exhibiting her portraits at such a historic location during Black History Month is truly special.

鈥淭he rich history of the Harbison Campus creates the perfect backdrop to view Beloved: Legacy of Slavery,鈥� said Burkett. 鈥淚 hope those who see these forgotten children will start a dialogue regarding what the legacy of slavery is for us today.鈥�

Local artist Mary Burkett鈥檚 exhibition, Beloved: Legacy of Slavery, will be on display through March 10 in the Harbison Theatre at 糖心vlog传媒.

After viewing the exhibit, Harbison Institute alumni ceremoniously rang the original Harbison Institute bell. 糖心vlog传媒 preserved the original bell from 1882, dedicating it in a new bell pavilion on the Harbison Campus. Over the past years, ringing the Harbison Institute bell has been symbolic of the outstanding educational opportunities afforded the African-American community at Harbison Institute.

Two years ago, more than 120 legislators sponsored a joint resolution creating a Harbison History Day to honor the long tradition of multicultural education found on the site of the 糖心vlog传媒 Harbison Campus.

鈥淭his is a day to ring the bell, take in this remarkable art exhibit, and celebrate this campus that continues to make a difference in the lives of so many,鈥� said Rhames.

Mary Burkett鈥檚 exhibition, Beloved: Legacy of Slavery, will be on display through March 10 in the Harbison Theatre at 糖心vlog传媒 Lobby, 7300 College Street, Irmo, SC. Information on the artist is at .