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Category Archives: History
The Passing of Rudolph Wise, former GWCDP Chair
Thank you to Executive Committeewoman, Catherine Swindell, for the research. The Greenwood County Democratic Party has been in existence since just after World War 2. It has been home to many distinguished members and leaders in Greenwood and we stop … Continue reading
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On Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
The below excerpt comes from an article written by Loy Sartin, Curator and Director Emeritus of the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site. It was published in the Index Journal on July 5, 2020 and is reprinted here with … Continue reading
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Dr. Benjamin E. Mays: Teacher, Preacher, Mentor, Scholar, Author, Civil Rights Activist
In honor of Black History Month, the Greenwood County Democratic Party pays tribute to Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. “Remembering Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’s Legacy” by Marian Wright Edelman (Founder and President of Children’s Defense Fund) “’It started here in … Continue reading
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A Few Words about Dr. Larry A. Jackson
A special message from Charles Lewis, Chair: It is with a heavy heart that I reach out to you. I know most of you have heard of the passing of Dr. Larry A. Jackson, past president of Lander University. A … Continue reading
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Benjamin E. Mays – An Important Event in Greenwood
Yesterday marked a very important day for the history of Greenwood, SC: The unveiling of a statue honoring the memory and legacy of one of our county’s most important residents, Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays. Much can be said of this man’s … Continue reading
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