Carolyn Grant

Carolyn Grant is a former staff writer for the Island Packet and the Greenville News. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Spelman College, a Master of Science degree in journalism from Northwestern University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in public health from Walden University. In addition to writing for newspapers, Grant currently works in the healthcare marketing and public relations field. She serves on the board of directors for numerous organizations and is a freelance writer. Although now closed, Grant worked with her family’s restaurant business, Abe’s Native Shrimp House, which preserved Gullah culture and history through the preparation of Gullah cuisine. Grant is a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, which is 103 years old.