Freedom to Read SC is a coalition empowering communities to resist censorship and uphold every South Carolinian's right to read freely and access information.
The freedom to read means having the freedom to choose what you read, what you learn about, and what ideas you explore. When books are removed because someone disagrees with their ideas, stories, or viewpoints, access to information is limited for everyone—not just the person who objected to the book.
Freedom to Read SC exists because no one should have to face censorship alone. We connect and support South Carolinians who are standing up for libraries, books, and the freedom to read in their own communities.
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Learn more about our history here (thank you League of Women Voters of South Carolina for your support!)
Coalition members have included:
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Alliance for Full Acceptance
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American Association of University Professors – South Carolina
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ACLU of South Carolina
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Campaign for Southern Equality
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EveryLibrary
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E3 Foundation
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Grand Strand Pride
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Harriet Hancock Center Foundation
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League of Women Voters of South Carolina
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Lowcountry Black Parents Association
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Jewish Community Relations Council of the Charleston Jewish Federation
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National Action Network of Columbia
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South Carolina Association of School Librarians
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SC United for Justice and Equality
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South Carolina NAACP Conference Youth and College Division
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South Carolina Unitarian Universalist Justice Alliance
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Upstate LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)
Together, these organizations reflect a wide range of perspectives but share a common commitment to free expression, professional integrity, and constitutional rights.