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. Description: The Inspirational Journey of Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans: 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 innovative medical approaches allowed her to significantly enhance healthcare accessibility for families during the challenging era of racial segregation.