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Dr. Alexander Dumas “A.D.” Brickler (1929–2023) was a pioneering physician and respected obstetrician whose decades-long career had a lasting impact on the Tallahassee community. A graduate of Howard University and Meharry Medical College, Brickler began practicing medicine during segregation and became one of the Black physicians who helped integrate local healthcare systems.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brickler delivered more than 30,000 babies and was widely known for his compassion, professionalism, and dedication to equitable care. He worked extensively at the Florida A&M University Hospital and later at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where a women’s pavilion was named in his honor.
In addition to his clinical work, Brickler served as a mentor to generations of medical professionals and remained committed to patient care well into his later years. His legacy endures through the thousands of families he served and his contributions to advancing healthcare in Tallahassee.

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Dr. Charles Leonard “Chuck” Evans, Sr. (1945–2013) was a distinguished educator, civil rights leader, and community activist who made a lasting impact at Florida A&M University and in Tallahassee. Born in Durham, North Carolina, he became involved in civil rights activism as a student, participating in protests, sit-ins, and the 1963 March on Washington.

Evans later built a prominent academic career, serving for over 30 years as a professor of marketing and associate dean at FAMU’s School of Business and Industry. Alongside his academic work, he was a dedicated leader in the NAACP, serving multiple terms as president of the Tallahassee branch and advocating for education, equality, and community development.

Known for his lifelong commitment to service, Dr. Evans combined scholarship, activism, and leadership to advance civil rights and improve opportunities for others, leaving a lasting legacy in both education and the Tallahassee community.

https://floridacivilrightsmuseum.org/exhibition/they-made-a-difference-part-2/charles-l-evans-sr-ph-d/

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Dr. Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton is a distinguished educator and scholar who dedicated her life to advancing education at Florida A&M University. A native of Georgia, she built a remarkable career spanning more than four decades at FAMU, where she served as a professor of secondary education, department chair, and mentor to countless students.

Throughout her career, Dr. Gayles-Felton taught at multiple academic levels and played a key role in shaping teacher education programs, while also contributing to research, writing, and curriculum development. Her legacy is marked by her commitment to improving educational opportunities and supporting future educators, including the establishment of scholarships to assist students pursuing teaching careers.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/famu-news/2023/06/01/dr-anne-gayles-felton-to-celebrate-100-years-old-at-famu-gala/70269827007/

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