🎧 NEW EPISODE 🎧
On this episode of Our New South, we speak with Bakari Sellers, Derrick Johnson, and Aimy Steele about the power of the vote in the South.
Our New South offers a unique look at the evolution of the New South and how historic Southern cities, including Charlotte, are confronting complex issues such as equity in education and immigration, civil rights, racial equity, and socioeconomic mobility.
Listen here: https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/digital/our-new-south-podcast/
#ICYMI
🎧Episode 4 is live!
On this episode of Our New South, co-hosts Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II discuss how we preserve history and culture in the South with Stewart Gray, Robin Waites, Kevin Mitchell, and Harvey Cummings II.
Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eESAVf-6
Our New South offers a unique look at the evolution of the New South and how historic Southern cities, including Charlotte, North Carolina, are confronting complex issues, ranging from equity in education and immigration to civil rights, racial equity, and socioeconomic mobility.
Are you enjoying our new podcast? You're invited to help us celebrate the launch on Tue., Feb. 20 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free!
We'll have special podcast guests Sherri Chisholm (Ep 2 – Movin’ On Up?), Sil Ganzó (Ep 3 – Nuevo Sur), and Harvey Cummings II (Ep 4 – Taste, Places And All That Jazz).
Join us for happy hour, a live Jazz performance by Harvey Cummings II, and a sneak peek of upcoming episodes.
📅 Tue., Feb. 20
📍 Starlight on 22nd
⌚️ 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
RSVP: https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/lmns-events/our-new-south-podcast-celebration/
Levine Museum of the New South | Charlotte, NC
📍Week 14 location revealed: Torrence-Lytle High School. If you'd like to learn more about Torrence-Lytle High School or 50 places in Charlotte, visit museumofthenewsouth.org
McDonalds Cafeteria
No golden arches here!🥤 McDonald's Cafeteria was started in 1968 by Charlottean John McDonald. It quickly became a community gathering place and a symbol of Black entrepreneurship for the city.
Learn more about this location and 50 Places in #Charlotte by visiting our website.
🎧 New Episode!
In this episode, Our New South hosts Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II discuss immigration in the South with Sil Ganzò, the Founder and Executive Director of Charlotte-based non-profit Ourbridge kids, Colton Bane, the Immigrant Justice Program Director at Community Legal Center in Memphis, Tennessee, and Daniel Valdez, the Chief External Affairs Officer at Welcoming America which is based in Decatur, Georgia.
🎧 Listen now: https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/.../our-new-south.../
Our New South offers a unique look at the evolution of the New South and how historic Southern cities, including Charlotte, North Carolina, are confronting complex issues, ranging from equity in education and immigration to civil rights, racial equity, and socioeconomic mobility.
#ICYMI Episode 2 dropped this week.
In this episode of 'Our New South', co-hosts Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II speak with Sherri Chisolm, the Executive Director of Leading on Opportunity in Charlotte, North Carolina, about The Chetty Report and her work to level the playing field on social and economic mobility and the recent migration of people of color back to the south.
We also welcome Brian Straessle, Executive Director of The Sycamore Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, to discuss the challenges Southern cities have faced with respect to economic opportunity, and the work they are doing illuminate the issue, and rectify it in Tennessee and beyond.
🎧 Listen now: https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/digital/our-new-south-podcast/
Levine Museum celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth. This month, we’ll spotlight the compelling and inspiring stories of the Grier Heights community. You’ll learn about the remarkable history of an extremely strong, future-thinking community that stuck together to create a thriving life here in Charlotte, NC.
In this episode, we discuss social and economic mobility with Sherri Chisolm, the Executive Director of Leading on Opportunity in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Brian Straessle, Executive Director of The Sycamore Institute in Nashville, Tennessee.
🎧 Listen now: https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/digital/our-new-south-podcast/
Our New South offers a unique look at the evolution of the New South and how historic Southern cities, including Charlotte, North Carolina, are confronting complex issues, ranging from equity in education and immigration to civil rights, racial equity, and socioeconomic mobility.
🎧 Episode One is Here 🎧
In the premiere episode of Our New South, co-hosts Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II speak with Tressie McMillan Cottom, professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, New York Times columnist, and 2020 MacArthur Fellow, about the concept of the "New South" and why she keeps her eyes on the South as an indicator of where the nation is heading.
Listen now: https://bit.ly/3Odp71c
🟢 Our New South offers a unique look at the evolution of the New South and how historic Southern cities, including Charlotte, North Carolina, are confronting complex issues, ranging from equity in education and immigration to civil rights, racial equality, and socioeconomic mobility.
Save the Date - our new podcast, "Our New South," is launching on January 23!
It's hosted by journalist Kevin Blackistone and historian Dr. Robert Greene II, with special guests including Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom, Derrick Johnson, and Bakari Sellers.
The first season will feature ten weekly episodes and offers a unique look at the evolution of the New South and how historic Southern cities, including Charlotte, North Carolina, are confronting complex issues, ranging from equity in education and immigration to civil rights, racial equality, and socioeconomic mobility.
Our New South will be available on multiple streaming platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
More details: https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/digital/our-new-south-podcast/
(9/50) 🇺🇸 The United States Army created Camp Greene in direct response to WWI. As soldiers begin to arrive at Camp it quickly becomes a city within a city. At its peak, more than 60,000 soldiers lived on base. Did you know about Camp Greene? Want to learn more? Visit our website today. 50 Places in #Charlotte #USHistory #USArmy #NCHistory #NorthCarolina
#Charlotte is a city that boasts a rich history and an array of exciting locations. From recording studios that have hosted legendary artists to local bakeries that offer flavors inspired by Latin America, there is something for everyone. We would love your suggestions for places we should feature in our "50 Places in Charlotte" project.
(8/50) Yum!!! Have you enjoyed the baked goods of Manolo's Bakery? Enjoy the flavors of #Charlottes very first Latin American bakery that produces artisan breads, cakes, churros, and much more! 🥮🍰🍞 To learn more about this location visit our website today.
Our latest location is Starlight on 22nd which is owned by two #NoDa pioneers who shaped the neighborhood from Mill District to Arts District 🎨 Learn more by visiting our website today.
Did you get this weeks location correct? It’s none other than #EastlandMall! A wonderful place to get some shopping done or lace up your ice skates at the indoor rink ⛸️🛍️ #Charlotte
Want to knock out your holiday shopping? 🛍️ Come by #LevineMuseum and find amazing gifts for #Charlotte enthusiasts, book lovers, history connoisseurs, and more! You can also purchase items that support local artists and small businesses! That’s a feel good feeling 😀 Visit us at 401 S. Tryon Street!
