News & Updates
Small But Mighty Series Returns with a Sweet Spotlight on Nibl Dessert and Cafe
The Commission is back with another episode of Small But Mighty - our YouTube series spotlighting the passionate small business owners who are shaping and strengthening communities across South Carolina. Meet Deanne Manuela, owner and founder of Nibl Dessert and Café, where Filipino roots and Asian flavors are reimagined through the lens of French pastry techniques. Inspired by the desserts she grew up loving, Deanne brings ube, pandan, black sesame, red bean, and more into handcrafted creations that are both nostalgic and new.
“All the recipes at Nibl are my own and took years to develop and perfect. It’s scary opening a new business in unfamiliar territory, but Columbia has welcomed us with open arms,” Manuela said.
Find Nibl inside MOA Korean BBQ & Bar at 1333 Main St., Columbia, SC. From Filipino favorites to other Asian-inspired treats, every bite tells a story. Watch the episode on Monday, August 11, 2025 on our YouTube channel.
Office Closed for Labor Day
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Memorial Day. The office will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
Coming to South Carolina: Socio-Economic Dynamics and the State's Foreign-Born Population from 2013 to 2023
Over the past decade, South Carolina has experienced rapid population growth, consistently ranking among the top ten states in the United States. This demographic surge has coincided with significant economic expansion, driven by industrial relocation, new business formation, and major investments in infrastructure to support continued development. In this brief, Research Director Dr. Robert P. Fenton assesses what contribution immigrants have made to the economic growth of South Carolina over this last decade. (DOWNLOAD PDF)
State Statistical Profile FY23-24 Released
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs released its FY2023-24 Statistical Profile, a comprehensive report on the socio-economic conditions faced by the state’s ethnic minority communities, on Monday, December 9, 2024. The Statistical Profile serves to frame policy discussions around the importance of targeted interventions across a range of issues affecting minority communities today.
Download the Statistical Profile FY2023-2024-PDF | 2024 State Statistical Profile Presentation-PDF | Download the AAPI Statistical Profile 2024 Edition-PDF | Download the AAPI Statistical Profile Presentation-PPT
