African American Album 2 - Events Timeline | Charlotte Mecklenburg Story

1996 - "Second City" by Theatre Charlotte

March 1996 - Theater Charlotte presents “The Second City”.

Researched and written by Ruth Sloan, this play brings to life the 100-year evolution and survival of Charlotte’s black neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Photo shows the troupe in front of the theater. From left to right: Ruth Sloan, Denise Joseph, John Minter, Elisha Minter, Dee Thompson, Daniel Watts, Nick Johnson, Chandler Parker, Frank Parker, Barbara House Meadows (director), Drena Howard, and Aisha Dew.

Date of Event:
March, 1996

December 9, 1995 - West Charlotte High School wins the state football championship.

Date of Event:
December 9, 1995

October 16, 1995 - The Million Man March takes place in Washington, D.C. Over 400,000 people gather in Washington D.C. to march.

Date of Event:
October 16, 1995

July 18, 1994 - Rev. Cameron and activists reclaim Genesis Park.

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June 4, 1994 - The Greenville C.Y.O. Marching Band wins the Myrtle Beach Award.

Date of Event:
June 4, 1994

May 15, 1994 - UNC Charlotte awards Butler an honorary degree.

West Charlotte graduate George Butler is given this degree after winning 18 Grammies.
The senior vice president and executive producer for Columbia Records, Butler had already earned an M.A. from Yale and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.
He is thought to be one of the most powerful forces in jazz music in this era.

Date of Event:
May 15, 1994

June 28, 1993 - "Light for Justice" candlelight vigil held at Marshall Park.

A number of Charlotte's anti-crime organizations come together with politicians, police officials, ministers, and residents to hold a "Light for Justice" candlelight vigil at Marshall Park.
Gabriel Morgan, 12, holds a candle and a photograph of his murdered brother, Thomas. Thomas was stabbed to death at age 13.

Date of Event:
June 28, 1993

May 1993 - The Charlotte Hornets make it to the NBA playoffs.

Muggsy Bogues dribbles past Patrick Ewing. Bogues is the shortest player in the NBA.
Additional photo shows parade for the Hornets

Date of Event:
May, 1993

March 1993 - Dee Sumpter founds Mothers of Murdered Offspring.

Date of Event:
March, 1993

January 18, 1993 - Thereasea Elder is awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medallion (award).

Thereasea Elder is a nurse and long-time community activist.
She set up sickle cell testing for neighborhood residents and worked with breast cancer victims.
She also founded the African American Historical Society of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Photo shows Thereasea Elder getting a congratulatory hug.

Date of Event:
January 18, 1993