Charleston Women Spring 2023

58 www.Char l e s tonWomenPodcas t . com | www.ReadCW. com | www. Ins t ag ram. com /Char l e s tonWomen on the plight of African American historic settlement communities and the loss of their cultural identity to modern development. She founded a summer camp for youth to learn and propagate the art of sweetgrass basketry and helped establish the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Association. Stokes-Marshall also worked with the National Park Service and the South Carolina Arts Commission on the documentary, “Grass Roots: The Enduring Art of the Lowcountry Basket.” In 2006, the art form was named the South Carolina Official Art Craft in part due to her efforts. Stokes-Marshall’s life was devoted to helping people and giving voice to those who have none. Her many contributions to the Mount Pleasant community during her 17 years on Town Council bettered the lives of people of different ages and races. Even after her time in elected office, Stokes-Marshall remained involved in community affairs and organizations such as Affordable Housing for All, Habitat for Humanity and MUSC’s Senior Mentor Program. She achieved numerous accolades but stated she was most proud of becoming the first Black person to serve on Mount Pleasant Town Council. The residents of Mount Pleasant continue to reap the many fruits of her labor, fruits with endless shelf-life. Charleston Women in Philanthropy Southern String Supply Professional Music Instrument Repairs, Rentals and Sales Celebrating over 20 years servicing the educational and professional music communities of the Lowcountry. 502 Wando Park Blvd.,Mt. Pleasant| 843-276-9239| www.southernstringsupply.com Violin - Guitar - Brasswind - Woodwind - Ukulele - Bass - Mandolin - American /Asian Folk Instruments

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