1998

Portraits of the 1998 recipients of the Wall of Fame Honor. 

From left to right: Bobby D. Doctor and Rebecca Alston Redd.

 

 
Rebecca Alston Redd
Allen Benedict Court 1940-55

 

Category: Early Education

A former resident of Allen Benedict Court, Rebecca Redd was inducted into the Wall of Fame, for more than 37 years of dedicated service to the pre-school children of Allen-Benedict Court. Redd was a teacher, friend, and counselor; she was also organizer and director of a variety of afternoon activities for young people residing in public housing and the surrounding areas. Due to her guidance, hundreds of children went on to make outstanding contributions to their communities. Evidence of the positive influence Redd had on so many lives is visible on the Wall of Fame. Past inductees Dr. Debra Austin, Violet Martin McKie and Rev. Redfern, II all spent time as young children in Redd’s care.

Bobby D. Doctor
Allen Benedict Court 1940-59
Category: Public Service

A former resident of Allen Benedict Court, Bobby Doctor was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the community. As one of the "Orangeburg Seven," he initiated the student sit-in movement in South Carolina. A graduate of SC State University, with additional studies at the University of Delaware, Doctor received a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the John Marshall Law School. At the time of induction, he served as Southern Regional Director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and as National Director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, advising the President and Congress on civil rights developments throughout America. Nationally known Doctor has been quoted in magazines, newspapers, and on network television. In addition, he has served on numerous boards and received many awards.


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