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In addition to the lost lives and the thousands of people who have fallen ill from the coronavirus, the country and especially Charlotte lost a legendary…
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There are a lot of train cars on display at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Rowan County. But there’s one getting a lot attention these days.…
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For about three decades, beginning in the 1970s, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools was a national leader when it came to integration. Now, CMS is the most…
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During segregation, many all-black public schools had roles beyond being a place to get a diploma. They were used for celebrations like wedding receptions…
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Charlotte commemorated a civil rights heavyweight Thursday. Julius Chambers fought for equality through the courts and argued some of the cases that…
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Fifty years ago, a Charlotte Civil Rights activist led a march through Charlotte to call for desegregation in the city. That march triggered an "eat-in"…
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Charlotte newcomers may recognize the name "Gantt" because it's on the Center for African Arts and Culture Uptown. They may even know Harvey Gantt was the…
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An African American woman who helped Charlotte navigate the turbulent times around school desegregation and busing died last week at the age of 87.…