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SUMMARY:4th Annual Write-Stuff Fundraising Holiday Gala hosted by  The Columbia Writers Alliance
DESCRIPTION:I’m incredibly honored to serve as the Keynote Speaker this year at the 4th Annual Write-Stuff Fundraising Holiday Gala hosted by \nThe Columbia Writers Alliance! It will be a special evening as the organization will be celebrating 24 years of championing writers in the Midlands under the leadership of the organization founder and president\, Jerlean S. Noble!\nThe occasion will be an elegant and impactful night dedicated to funding our most important mission: sending a deserving\, essay-winning high school senior from the Midlands of SC on their journey toward higher education in 2026. \nEvent Details:\n🗓️ When: Saturday\, December 13\, 2025-7:00 pm \n📍 Where: Suite Sixty Event Center\n9221 Two Notch Road\, Columbia\, SC 29223 \n🍽️ Feast: A sumptuous meal by the amazing KiKi’s Chicken and Waffles! \n🎶 Sounds: Festive holiday beats from DJ G-Man! \n👗 Attire: Formal Attire Required. (And yes\, we anticipate some fabulous heels! 😉)\nTickets are only $60!\nPurchase through a CWA member or conveniently on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/columbia-writers-alliance…\nCan’t make it? You can still empower a scholar! 🙏 \nMake a tax-deductible donation to our scholarship fund by visiting: www.colawriters.info\nVendors are also welcome – only room for 6 at $50/table. Please pay via cashapp $Columbia Writers or Zelle – colawriters@gmail.com \nNote: Asking all vendors\, photographer\, DJ and decorators to be there no later than 6pm.\nCome out and support this worthy cause to champion literacy in our community.
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/4th-annual-write-stuff-fundraising-holiday-gala-hosted-by-the-columbia-writers-alliance/
LOCATION:Suite Sixty Event Center\, 9221 Two Notch Road\, Columbia\, South Carolina\, 29223
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SUMMARY:Discovering Barnwell History Through Ancestry
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URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/discovering-barnwell-history-through-ancestry/
LOCATION:Barnwell County Library\, 40 Burr Street\, Barnwell\, SC\, 29812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Program
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month is approaching\, and Historic Bull Swamp Baptist Church is getting ready to kick it off in a BIG way! Join us for an uplifting celebration of history\, faith\, and legacy you won’t want to miss.\n🎉 BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICKOFF EVENT 🎉\n📅 February 7\, 2026\n⏰ 12:00 PM\n🎤 Guest Speaker: Dr. Walter Curry Jr.\, Ed.D.\n🍽️ Lunch will be served\nCome celebrate our powerful past\, present\, and future through inspiration\, fellowship\, and community pride. Bring a friend\, bring your family\, and come ready to be inspired!\n📞 RSVP by January 30\nContact Annette Morrison at 803-378-5547
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/black-history-month-program/
LOCATION:112 Purity Street\, 112 Purity Street\, Orangeburg\, 29116\, United States
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SUMMARY:HARAMBEE: Black History Month & NAACP Founder's Day
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to HARAMBEE; this coming Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, 6pm @ the Blackville Community Center\, Blackville SC! \nHelp us celebrate Black History Month & The NAACP Founder’s Day\, dedicated to the Barnwell Branch of the NAACP. We will have Dr. Walter Curry with us to give his presentation of the Antebellum and Civil War eras through the lens of Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison. The NAACP will take new membership\, and the Barnwell County Democratic Party will have voter’s registration. \nAlso see artwork from local artist and the Ole Time Brush Arbor Service. We’ll see you soon when we meet up da Brush Arbor!!
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/harambee-black-history-month-naacp-founders-day/
LOCATION:Blackville Community Center\, 194464 Solomon Blatt Avene\, Blackville\, SC\, 29817\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gallery Exhibition: Dr. Matilda Evans – The Life of a Trailblazer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception for \nMain Gallery-Aiken Center For The Arts \nDr. Matilda Evans – The Life of a Trailblazer \nThis exhibition highlights South Carolina’s first female African American physician\, Matilda Arabella Evans\, who was born four years after the abolition of slavery and raised on a family farm in eastern Aiken County. Dr. Evans was the first African American woman in South Carolina to obtain a medical license and fervently championed better healthcare for African Americans\, with a particular focus on children. \nThe exhibit will run from February 19th-March 19th\, 2026.
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/gallery-exhibition-dr-matilda-evans-the-life-of-a-trailblazer/
LOCATION:Aiken Center For The Arts\, 122 Laurens St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dr. Matilda A. Evans Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join author Dr. Walter B.Curry as he shares insights and unique perspectives on the life of South Carolina’s first female African American physician\, Matilda Arabella Evans\, who was born four years after the abolition of slavery and raised on a family farm in eastern Aiken County. Dr. Evans was the first African American woman in South Carolina to obtain a medical license and fervently championed better healthcare for African Americans\, with a particular focus on children.
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LOCATION:Aiken Center For The Arts\, 122 Laurens St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dr. Matilda A\, Evans: The Life of a Trailblazer
DESCRIPTION:This special exhibition\, “Dr. Matilda A. Evans: The Life of A Trailblazer\,” honors the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.\nThrough rare photographs and historical documents\, you’ll walk through the incredible story of a woman who was a physician\, a pioneer for public health\, and a champion for civil rights.\n📅 Event Highlights:\n• Exhibition Dates: March 26th – May 16th\, 2026\n• Special Event: Author Talk and Book Signing (Details to follow!)\n• Location: Fountain Inn Museum\, 102 Depot Street\, Fountain Inn\, SC 29644\n• Contact: (864) 862-2586 info@FountainInnMuseum.org or renpubed@gmail.com\nThere will be an Author Talk and Book Signing event coming up soon! 📚✨\nCome for the history\, stay for the conversation\, and leave with a signed copy of a story that continues to inspire. We’ll see you in the gallery!
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/dr-matilda-a-evans-the-life-of-a-trailblazer/
LOCATION:Fountain Inn Museum\, 102 Depot Street\, Fountain Inn\, 29644\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hike With A Ranger-Aiken State Park
DESCRIPTION:🌲 Step Into History: Hike with a Ranger!\nReady to explore the hidden stories of the Sandhills? Join us for an exclusive “Hike with a Ranger” led by the esteemed Dr. Walter Curry! This isn’t just a walk in the woods—it’s a journey through time.\nFrom the legacy of the turpentine industry to the vital contributions of the African American Civilian Conservation Corps\, you’ll uncover the rich heritage that shaped Aiken State Park and the South Edisto River.\n🗓️ Event Details\n• When: Sunday\, March 29th\, 2026 | 3 PM – 5 PM\n• Where: Aiken State Park Visitor Center\n• Cost: $15.00 per person\n🎒 What to Bring\n• Comfortable hiking shoes\n• Water & snacks\n• Bug spray\nDon’t miss out on this first-hand look at South Carolina’s history! Space is limited\, so grab your spot today.\n👉 Register Here\, https://southcarolinaparks.com/products/10011039\nto join the Hike!
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/hike-with-a-ranger-aiken-state-park/
LOCATION:Aiken State Park\, 1145 State Park Road\, Windsor\, SC\, 29856\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Inaugural Empowering Black Entreprenuership Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 23\, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) for an inspiring evening at 1013 Duke Ave. Dive into stories and strategies that celebrate and uplift Black entrepreneurs across South Carolina. This is a great chance to connect\, learn\, and get motivated in a relaxed\, friendly setting. Don’t miss out on this empowering event! \nFor more information\, contact (803) 404-2117 or via email at renpubed@gmail.com.
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/the-inaugural-empowering-black-entreprenuership-book-tour/
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SUMMARY:Dr. Matilda A. Evans: The Life of A Trailblazer Author Talk & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Fountain Inn Museum to explore our landmark exhibition\, “The Life of a Trailblazer\,” showcasing the incredible legacy of South Carolina’s first licensed African American female physician. \nThe evening features Dr. Walter Curry\, author of South Carolina’s Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer\, for an exclusive talk and book signing.\n📍 Details:\n• Date: May 12\n• Time: 6:00 PM\n• Location: Fountain Inn Museum\, 102 Depot St\, Fountain Inn\, SC\n• Contact: 864-862-2586 or renpubed@gmail.com \nDon’t miss this deep dive into history! Supported by South Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/dr-matilda-a-evans-the-life-of-a-trailblazer-author-talk-book-signing/
LOCATION:Fountain Inn Museum\, 102 Depot Street\, Fountain Inn\, 29644\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dr. Matilda A. Evans Author Talk-The Life of A Trailblazer
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Fountain Inn Museum to explore our landmark exhibition\, “The Life of a Trailblazer\,” showcasing the incredible legacy of South Carolina’s first licensed African American female physician.\nThe evening features Dr. Walter Curry\, author of South Carolina’s Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer\, for an exclusive talk and book signing.\n📍 Details:\n• Date: May 12\n• Time: 6:00 PM\n• Location: Fountain Inn Museum\, 102 Depot St\, Fountain Inn\, SC\n• Contact: 864-862-2586 or renpubed@gmail.com\nDon’t miss this deep dive into history! Supported by South Carolina Humanities.
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/dr-matilda-a-evans-author-talk-the-life-of-a-trailblazer/
LOCATION:Fountain Inn Museum\, 102 Depot Street\, Fountain Inn\, 29644\, United States
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SUMMARY:Agricultural Heritage Art & Untold Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join me at the SC Ag & Art Tour! Visit the Calhoun County Museum & Cultural Center on Saturday May 16th for agricultural art prints\, including Cotton Picking and Syrup Mill\, plus our book\, The Thompson Family. Own a piece of agricultural history of South Carolina!
URL:https://renaissancepubllc.com/event/agricultural-heritage-art-untold-stories/
LOCATION:Calhoun County Museum & Cultural Center\, 313 Butler Street\, St. Matthews\, SC\, 29135\, United States
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