About This Activity
Instructor: Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr., an Orangeburg native, holds a doctorate in education. He founded Renaissance Publications & Educational Programs, LLC, to explore African American history and his Aiken County ancestry. An award-winning author and Author-In-Residence at the Aiken Center for the Arts, he promotes historical preservation and education across South Carolina. Dr. Curry is the co-author of the book, “South Carolina Matilda A. Evans: A Medical Pioneer.” Description: This course explores the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans (1872–1935), South Carolina’s first African American woman physician. Born post-slavery and raised in Aiken County, Dr. Evans became a fervent champion for improved healthcare and civic rights for African Americans, especially children. The course will examine how her early experiences, deep religious faith, and physician work allowed her to significantly enhance healthcare accessibility for families during the challenging era of racial segregation.
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Business & Education Bldg. Room 144
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471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC
29801
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