“What is past is prologue,” wrote Shakespeare. In other words, in order to fully understand, appreciate, and improve our current circumstances, we must look to our history – particularly as it relates to public health in our state and across our region. With a history defined by the legacy of rice and cotton farming with slave labor and the legacy of the textile industry, our region has much to consider. Join to listen as Dr. Jim Farmer, USC Aiken Professor Emeritus of History, explores these histories and shares examples of present day impact.