Star 99.7 proudly honors Black History Makers making a difference in the Lowcountry. Scroll on to listen to the stories of local Black men and women following in the footsteps of heroes who came before and paving the way for generations to come.
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Eduardo K. Curry, Esq.
We honor Local Black History Maker Eduardo K. Curry, Esq., owner of the Curry Law Firm, local pastor and member of Omega Psi Phi.
Congresswoman Shirley Anita Chisholm
We honor Black History Maker Shirley Anita Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968 and served for seven terms.
Dot Scott – NAACP President & National Award Recipient
We honor Local Black History Maker Dott Scott, first recipient of the NAACP’s Rupert T. Richardson National Award for Outstanding NAACP Branch President and named one of the “50 Most Influential People of Charleston” in 2017.
Harvey Bernard Gantt
We honor Black History Maker Harvey Bernard Gantt, the first black student to enroll in and graduate from Clemson University and first black mayor of Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Elizabeth Fordham
We honor Local Black History Maker Dr. Elizabeth Fordham, West Ashley High School, Spellman College and Loyola Medical School grad, now practicing as an O.B. physician at the new Roper Berkeley Hospital.
Michael Brown – North Charleston Councilman & Professional Musician
We honor Local Black History Maker Michael Brown. The newly re-elected North Charleston Councilman is a professional musician, singer, songwriter and producer. Learn more about his work in the local community and stay tuned for more salutes to other Local Black History Makers.
