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From Sit-ins to Eat-ins: Celebrating 50 yrs of Desegregation in Charlotte

From Sit-ins to Eat-ins: Celebrating 50 yrs of Desegregation in Charlotte

Charlotte made national headlines in May 1963 when Chamber of Commerce members led by Mayor Stan Brookshire voluntarily joined with African American leaders to go two-by-two and desegregate Charlotte’s leading restaurants.  This “eat-in” came three years after the sit-in movement had opened lunch counters. 

Charlotte Civil Rights activist Dr. Reginald Hawkins triggered the action, leading a march on May 20, 1963 from Johnson C.

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

Local man graduates basic combat training at Fort Jackson

Local man graduates basic combat training at Fort Jackson

Army Pvt. Ryan L. Davis has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Davis is the son of Sharhonda Davis of Oak Pasture Lane, Charlotte.

He is a 2012 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School, Huntersville.

100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte hold 1st Movement of Youth Robotics Competition

100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte hold 1st Movement of Youth Robotics Competition

The mentees of the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of African American youth, will present “Senior Solutions” in their first robotics competition at the Urban League, located at 740 W. 5th Street, on Saturday, April 13, at 9 a.m.

Following the international FIRST LEGO League program’s 2012 guidelines, “Senior Solutions” involves consulting with senior citizens and developing an innovative robotic solution to make their life easier.

Teams of mentees will prepare technological and marketing presentations.

Pittenger invites community to Open House Celebration in Mooresville

Pittenger invites community to Open House Celebration in Mooresville

Congressman Robert Pittenger is inviting the community to celebrate the opening of the first-ever Congressional office in Iredell County with a ribbon-cutting and open house on Tuesday, April 2.

Congressman Pittenger will host a reception between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at his office in Mooresville. Residents of Iredell County, north Mecklenburg, and the Lake Norman area are encouraged to attend and learn more about the services offered by Congressman Pittenger’s office.

“We are honored to help constituents who need assistance dealing with Washington bureaucracy, including issues involving Social Security, Medicare, Veteran’s benefits, passports, and immigration,” commented Congressman Pittenger.

Public invited to free evening of Spanish poetry

Public invited to free evening of Spanish poetry

The Davidson College is inviting the public to a free evening of Spanish poetry this week.

Audience members can enjoy the poetry of University of Virginia's Professor of Hispanic Studies Fernando Opere.

Opere is set to read La Vuelta Mundo en 80 Poems, an illustrated presentation of his newest collection.

Poetry lovers can catch the presentation at Davidson College's Alvarez College Union, located at 207 Faculty Drive in Davidson, Thursday April 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information on the presentation, call 704-894-7050.

Grandson of local man graduates basic training at Lackland Air Force Base

Grandson of local man graduates basic training at Lackland Air Force Base

Air Force Airman 1st Class David A. Alaimo graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Alaimo is the son of Mark Alaimo of Hideaway Road, St. Robert, Mo., and grandson of Vince Alaimo of Pale Moss Lane, Charlotte, N.C.

He is a 2012 graduate of Waynesville Senior High School, Mo.