Orangeburg, South Carolina native, Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr., founder of Renaissance Publications & Educational Programs, along with co-authors Beverly Aiken Muhammad and Anusha Ghosh, received the Literary Titan Silver Award for their book, “South Carolina Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer”.
The Literary Titan Silver Book Award is granted to books that demonstrate notable merit in the realm of literary creation, both in fiction and non-fiction genres. This award acknowledges books that deliver engaging and inventive content with a distinctive voice.
“South Carolina’s Matilda Evans is a sweeping tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans, the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. The book traces her incredible journey from humble beginnings in the post-slavery South to becoming a fierce advocate for public health, education, and civil rights. Written by Walter B. Curry Jr., Anusha Ghosh, and Beverly Aiken Muhammad,
the biography weaves together archival research, family history, and personal recollections to offer a detailed account of Evans’s personal resolve, her pioneering medical work, and her tireless efforts to uplift her community”, wrote Literary Titan.
“From her educational path at Schofield and the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, to the establishment of the Taylor Lane Hospital and Evans Clinic, her story is full of persistence and purpose. She didn’t seek the spotlight. She wanted people, especially poor Black families, to receive decent care. The book shows how she used her influence to fight for systemic change, founding the Negro
Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. Health Association, publishing her own journal, and confronting health inequality head-on. The authors’ deep personal connection to Evans adds another layer of warmth and respect, which I came to appreciate more as the chapters unfolded”, wrote Literary Titan.
Literary Titan is an organization of professional editors, writers, and professors that have a passion for the written word. The organization reviews fiction and nonfiction books in many different genres, as well as conduct author interviews, and recognize talented authors with our Literary Book Award. For more information including the book review, go to www.
Beverly Aiken Muhammad literarytitan.com and https:// literarytitan.com/tag/dr-walter-b-curry-jr/
To order an autographed copy of the book, visit www. renaissancepubllc.com or contact Dr. Curry at renpubed@gmail.com.
Richland One announces Superintendent’s September Listening and Learning Sessions
Dr. Todd Walker, who began his tenure as Richland One’s superintendent July 1, will hold a series of informal sessions throughout the community to listen and learn from students, staff, parents and community members.
The Listening and Learning Sessions will be held in September and October as part of Dr. Walker’s 90-Day Strategic Entry Plan, which was unveiled August 7. At the end of the 90 days, Dr. Walker will provide a written report to the Richland One Board of School Commissioners outlining his findings and, at the end of 120 days, he will present a draft Richland One Vision 2030 to the community.
“A key piece of the information-gathering process as we work to develop our Vision 2030 is engaging in intentional and meaningful dialogue with our stakeholders,” Dr. Walker said. “I will make some brief opening remarks at each Listening and Learning Session, but most of the time will be devoted to hearing from attendees what matters to them most about Richland One and what their vision for the district is.”
Dates, times and locations for the September Listening and Learning Sessions are listed below. The October sessions will be announced later.
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Monday, September 8 – Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center (8620 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC 29061), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 10 – Rockbridge Club (4135 Rockbridge Road, Columbia, SC 29206), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 15 – Za’s on Devine (2930 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, September 18 – Word of God Church & Ministries International (119 Diamond Lane, Columbia, SC 29210), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, September 20 – Soda City Market (Main Street – Columbia, SC 29201), 11:00 a.m. – noon
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Monday, September 22 – Greenview Park (6700 David Street, Columbia, SC 29203), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, September 25 – Lorick Park (1600 Lorick Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 29 – Drew Wellness Center (2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC 29204), 6:00-7:00 p.m. For more information about the Listening and Learning Sessions, contact Amber Mackey in the Richland One Office of Communications at amber.mackey@richlandone.org”>amber.mackey@richlandone.org or (803) 231-7504.
