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America 250 NC Grantee Spotlight- Gaston County

The America 250 NC commemoration offers the opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of local history across the state.  Through the support of an America 250 NC County Committee

Breaking Barriers: Harvey B. Gantt's Historic Election to Charlotte City Council

In 1983, Harvey B. Gantt made history. His election to the Charlotte City Council was a groundbreaking moment that set a precedent for future political representation.

Journey of Reconciliation, 1947 Civil Rights Protest

On April 13, 1947, a mob attacked civil rights protesters at the bus station in Chapel Hill. Earlier that year, the Congress of Racial Equality laid plans to test the enforcement of a Supreme Court decision that declared segregation on interstate buses and trains unconstitutional.

Ella Baker and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

On December 13, 1986, Ella Baker, civil rights leader and organizer of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Com