H4285

Dr. Booker T. Williams

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A resolution to honor Booker T. Williams for his contributions to the medical field and the Civil Rights Movement.

This resolution honors the life and contributions of Dr. Booker T. Williams, a pioneering dentist in Sumter and a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Williams, who earned a doctorate in dental surgery from Meharry Medical College, practiced dentistry for forty-two years. He was also a founding member of the NAACP Sumter branch and served as chairman of the South Carolina Human Relations Committee. The resolution recognizes his role in landmark cases such as Brown v. Board of Education and his work in advocating for equal pay for teachers of color.

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History

Apr 3, 2025

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