South Carolina African American History Online and its annual calendar are brought to you through AT&T and its partners. The 2009 calendar marks the twentieth year AT&T has spearheaded this initiative, providing educators, parents, and visitors a method of identifying African American role models for all youth, honoring notable African American achievers with ties to South Carolina.
January Honoree: James A. BennettBanker
A 24-year banking veteran, James A. Bennett has held many leadership roles during his career. In 1989, Bennett became the youngest bank president in South Carolina when he was named president of Victory Savings Bank. For the next five years,...