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In the face of Jim Crow’s brutal barriers, Black doctors, nurses, and dentists in Southwest Virginia forged a powerful legacy. Co-founded by Isaac Burrell and Percy Corbin, the Magic City Medical Society built a healthcare system for Black Appalachians — complete with a women’s auxiliary — fostering brotherhood, sisterhood, and career support that drew nationally recognized talent. Their work expanded medical access, built hospitals, and even helped construct churches, proving that unity and determination can transform communities and ensure care for all.

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