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States of Incarceration opened to our Charlotte community this weekend, now is your chance to visit this insightful exhibition that captures the history of incarceration by its focus on human stories, including those from .
Plan your visit today!
https://bit.ly/3L5Pjt5
Tomorrow! Join UNC Charlotte Atkins Library and for a discussion on the historical and social injustices caused by environmental disturbance in Charlotte. This event is free, but registration is encouraged ๐ https://bit.ly/3rhuDI0
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Be the first to experience States of Incarceration. This national traveling multimedia exhibition delves into the history of incarceration by focusing on human stories from over 30 local communities across the U.S., including Charlotte.
Plan Your Visit ๐ https://bit.ly/3L5Pjt5
In honor of , we take a look back at our past exhibition Lumbee Indians: A People and a Place.
Curated by Nancy Strickland Fields, Director of UNC Pembroke's Museum of the Southeast American Indian, this visual narrative of the Lumbee tells a history and experience of family and home, land and water, faith and memory.
--Learn More--
The Lumbee Tribe is the largest tribe in North Carolina and the ninth largest in the nation. They take their name from the Lumber River, which flows through Robeson County.
https://bit.ly/45DGAGP
FIRST LOOK!
At the latest exhibition opening this Saturday, September 23rd.
States of Incarceration is a captivating national exhibition that takes you on a journey through the history of incarceration in the United States. Explore the powerful human stories from over 30 local communities across the country, including , created by Johnson C. Smith University students.
Learn More
https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/exhibition/states-of-incarceration/
One hundred years of Second Ward High School, an iconic institution that holds a special place in Charlotte's history as the first public high school for Black students. Second Ward High School has left a lasting legacy. Though only the gym remains today, you can discover more about this historic school and the vibrant neighborhood of Brooklyn in our KnowCLT app. Download now and dive into the rich history! ๐
Learn More ๐ https://bit.ly/487kFJS
Photo: The Charlotte Observer
Discover immersive learning experiences for your students with ! From in-person field trips to a historic walking tour and virtual tours, we bring history right into your classroom. ๐ Explore our school field trip options here: https://bit.ly/3QXmYcc
Join us in celebrating , as we honor Hispanic Americans' remarkable accomplishments and invaluable contributions!
๐ธ: Day of the Dead Celebration, captured beautifully by Edgar Marcano Photography
1963 North Tryon Street faced a major flood, leaving passengers stranded until assistance arrived. Today, we ask ourselves: How are communities addressing environmental challenges? Are the impacts evenly distributed?
Join UNC Charlotte Atkins Library and Levine Museum for our next What Is It Going to Take? Environmental Disturbance
https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/lmns-events/environmental-disturbance/
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States of Incarceration is a captivating national exhibition that takes you on a journey through the history of incarceration in the United States. Explore the powerful human stories from over 30 local communities across the country, including Charlotte.
Learn More ๐ https://bit.ly/3L5Pjt5
Levine Museum of the New South is delighted to announce that nationally renowned museum innovator and public historian Dr. Richard Cooper has come aboard as President and CEO of Levine Museum, bringing a wealth of expertise and 20 years of experience at two of the nationโs most prominent museums.
โRich has everything it takes to carry on Levine Museumโs mission and growth as we search for a new permanent home, deepen our digital presence, and broaden our reach into diverse communities across the Charlotte region,โ said Levine Museum board chair Ty Niess.
Visit our website to learn more about Dr. Cooper:
https://bit.ly/45NALGW
We will pause visitations to the museum from September 8 - 22 to install our new exhibition ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.
In the meantime, we invite you to:
๐น Experience our traveling exhibition, Grier Heights: Community is Family, on display at Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
๐ฑ Explore Brooklyn with our free KnowCLT mobile app
๐ป Join us at our upcoming Author Talk program on Sept. 13
Visit our website to learn more! https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/
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--About the Exhibit--
Climates of Inequality is a participatory public memory project created by students, educators, and community leaders in over 20 cities across the U.S. and around the world. Local teams work together to activate the histories of โfrontlineโ communities: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis but bear its heaviest burdens.
Photo Credit- Edgar Marcano
September 13th! Join us for an inspiring conversation and book signing with author Elisabeth Griffith as she delves into the history and long-lasting battle for equality for women.
Discover the remarkable journey of American women from the 19th Amendment to the present day in her captivating book "Formidable: American Women and The Fight for Equality 1920-2020." Don't miss out โ secure your tickets today! ๐ https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/lmns-events/formidable/
Happy ! Pictured here, residents of Grier Heights gather after the annual Labor Day Parade.
Photo Courtesy of the Family of Doreatha Polk Dunn
--Learn More--
Experience the rich history of this community in our exhibition Grier Heights: Community Is Family which highlights over 140 years of community history. It features pioneers like Sam Billings and Arthur S. Grier who laid the groundwork of a tight-knit farming community that became a bustling Black suburban neighborhood. This exhibit is now on display at Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
Steve Crump was a distinguished journalist who shared impactful stories. He has received many accolades, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Medallion, which recognized his work in promoting racial equality and social justice in Charlotte.
At this time, we would like to honor and remember Steve Crump for his inspiring storytelling and impactful contributions to the field of journalism. Thank you, Steve.
Hello September! A new month means lots of exciting new things coming to . Check out our calendar of events for this month. ๐
Want to learn more? Check out our events calendar
https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/events/
YES! Our 1st program is tonight โญ If you registered for the film screening, here are a few reminders:
๐ 5 p.m. reception and self-guided tour of at
๐ฝ๏ธ 6 p.m. LaPecera/The Fishbowl film screening at The Mint Museum
๐ค 7:30 post-screening discussion
๐ Levine Museum will stay open until 9 p.m. All are welcome to visit us and tour our current exhibitions.
Charlotte! Author Elisabeth Griffith has a special invitation for you.
Join her at our next author talk, where she'll discuss 100 years of struggles and successes of Black and white women's fight towards equality in the U.S.
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Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m.
๐ Mint Museum - Randolph
๐ Book signing after the event
๐ซ Tickets start at just $10
https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/lmns-events/formidable/
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Did you know we offer walking tours, in-person visits, and virtual tours for groups of all ages? Visit our website to learn more.
https://bit.ly/3YCuqvg
Using history to build community.
Powerful Exhibits | Programs | Dialogue
Take a look back at celebrating at the annual Charlotte Pride festival on August 19th. ๐
Discover the thought-provoking exhibition before September 7th! Immerse yourself in a world of
๐น Virtual Reality
๐๏ธ Hands-on participation
๐ Multi-media panels
Don't miss out on this unique experience! Plan your visit here: ๐ https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/exhibition/climates-of-inequality/
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Don't miss out on our next author talk! Join author Elisabeth Griffith for a captivating conversation and book signing event ๐๐๏ธ Her work, 'Formidable: American Women and The Fight for Equality 1920-2020', delves into the rich history of women's rights in the United States.
Be part of this enlightening dialogue with Elisabeth and moderator Jennifer Dixon-McKnight as they discuss the incredible journey towards equality.
๐๏ธ Secure your spot now with tickets starting at just $10! Don't wait, get yours today! https://bit.ly/47vBBcN
Celebrate Charlotte Pride ๐ with tomorrow! Come visit us in the Youth and Family Zone on The Green. We will offer
โ๏ธ Pride fans to cool off
๐ง Activities for the kids
๐คธ Games & more.
More details here https://charlottepride.org/faqs/
Our Community Screening: La Pecera/The Fishbowl is a part of the Cine Casual Film Series here in Charlotte. The festival will take place from August 25th to September 16th and represent Latin American films from various countries. Learn more about how this festival came from its humble beginnings and hopes to expand in the future.
A Charlotte couple produces Cine Casual, which will show films and short films between Aug. 25 and Sept. 16.
Our staff members are always waiting to welcome you! Smiles and all.
Pictured Karen Sutton, Director of Community Engagement.
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Young residents sit outside The Rock Apartments, which provided affordable housing to the community of Grier Heights. Can you guess what year this was taken? Comment with your guess!
Want to learn more? Visit our Grier Heights exhibition, now on display at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. More details are provided at the link below. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Hazeline Belk.
https://bit.ly/3OvtDc6
โจ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐! ๐ is open until 8 pm every Wednesday as part of the Wednesday Night Live program. What is Wednesday Night Live? We're glad you asked!
It's a night when many iconic institutions in our city keep their doors open late and offer...
๐ FREE entrance to museum exhibits
๐๏ธ Special programs
๐ Performances and more!
https://www.wednesdaynightliveclt.com/
While we are a museum, we share and create spaces outside of exhibitions. From our digital programs to Family Day events, is everywhere.
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Pictured our Festival Dรญa de los Mu***os.
Photo Credit - Edgar Marcano
The neighborhood of Brooklyn comes back to life before your eyes! Download our free KnowCLT mobile app today and see what once was with the power of augmented reality.
I'm ready! ๐ถ ๐คณ
https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/digital/knowclt/
Get to know just a few of our speakers for our upcoming event, Speaking Out- LGBTQ+Stories ๐
โช๏ธ Shane Manier is a Creative Coach, Visual Artist, Tedx Keynote Speaker, Trauma Informed Care Instructor, Poetry Mentor and National Spoken Word Poet. She is the founder of Guerilla Poets, a nonprofit art collective with branches in the US and UK and the founder of The National Poetry Month Summit, an online summit that connects and supports poets all across the US.
โช๏ธ Patrice N. Wilson (she/her/they/them/he/him) is an educator, language enthusiast, spoken word artist and creative, from Charlotte. Patrice received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Patrice loves to write and create.
Take a look back as and WFAE welcomed ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐จ ๐ฝ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ author Jonathan Eig.
Eig discussed his new book King: A Life, the first biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. written in over 40 years. Along with moderator Mary C. Curtis he shared stories of one-on-one interviews, how he began his research, and new discoveries about Dr. King and his life.
Enjoy a recap of the discussion on our YouTube channel๐
https://youtu.be/KFUIpyXmvGI
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Many exciting events coming in August, so make sure to save those dates. For more information, check out our website ๐
https://bit.ly/3rJQgRc
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Our deadline to apply for our Educator Advisory Group is this Friday, August 4th, at 5 pm!
We're seeking to add three new members to our Educator Advisory Group for the upcoming school year to help us continue to develop our programs for students and teachers!
We welcome applications from all types of educators, but social studies teachers in grades 4 through 12 are strongly encouraged to apply.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoqnt4zOWub7ZX67h8vvzjdOnx0HNy6MMf4x7QIr2et31wCA/viewform
See the shot ๐ท Take the shot ๐ธ Share the shot ๐คณ
Pictures are always encouraged at !
P.S. Don't forget to tag us!
Photo Credit: Edgar Marcano Photography
Wow! Check out Trade Street 100 years ago!
East Trade Street at College Street looking northwest in Charlotte, 1923.
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From the Carolina Power and Light Photograph Collection, State Archives of NC.
We ๐ to share the work of local organizations throughout our community. The NC Brazilian Arts Project looks to enrich our community with African Brazilian movement such as Samba, Capoeira, Maculelรช and percussion. has had the honor of working with them in the past and has always been dazzled by their performances.
Photo Credit- Edgar Marcano
๐๐พ๐ฐ๐พ๐ผ๐ฝ 8๐ฝ๐ฑ join us at Noda Company Canteen for an intimate night of storytelling spotlighting our local LGBTQIA+ community. We will hear experiences through...
๐ค Spoken word
๐ Historical insights
๐๏ธ Personal monologues
We invite you to learn more and register (it's FREE) for the event with the link provided.
https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/lmns-events/lgbtqstories/
Who made Barack Obama's 2023 summer reading list? Jonathan Eig!
Don't forget, we have Jonathan Eig in Charlotte, tonight at 6:30 pm, talking about King: A Life and signing copies afterward.
Tickets are still available and you can find them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-legacy-of-dr-king-an-author-talk-with-jonathan-eig-tickets-657942713367
Hereโs some books that Iโm reading this summer. Check them out and let me know what I should be reading next.
Author Jonathan Eig sits down with WFAE to discuss his new book King: A Life, the first major biography of Martin Luther King Jr. in 40 years.
You can also join us in-person tonight to hear more from Jonathan Eig and have your copy of the book signed. Levine Museum and WFAE will host an Author Talk with Eig tonight at 6:30 pm at the Wells Fargo Auditorium at Knight Theater.
Tickets are still available and you can find them and additional event details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-legacy-of-dr-king-an-author-talk-with-jonathan-eig-tickets-657942713367
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Hear the stories of Grier Heights and how the community was built! Weโre thrilled to bring to you Grier Heights: Community is Family. A new exhibit created in collaboration with the Grier Heights Community Center. Opening this Saturday at 3100 Leroy Street, come check it out at the Open House from 2- 4 pm!
These men seek justice, battle for freedom, create unparalleled art. Seamless within African American traditions, their achievements transmit excellence like a force field. Through Men of Change, engage with a world of men, women, and communities that show how powerful a journey can be. Free admission to the โMen of Changeโ exhibition at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture and Levine Museum of the New South is made possible by generous support from #WellsFargo.
Join #LevineMuseum this Saturday in partnership with Latin American Coalition for the #DayofTheDead Festival! So much to do including performances, food, music, and more! 12 noon- 8 pm At Camp North End.
Thanks for making October another great month! We hope to see you this November at 401 South Tryon or at one of our many events. #LevineMuseum
Don't wait! Only a handful of tickets remain for An Evening with Andrew Young, this Thursday at Johnson C. Smith University. Enjoy a conversation with the iconic civil rights leader himself and award-winning journalist Ernie Suggs. Immediately following the program, Andrew Young will be available for a brief book signing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their personal copy of The Many Lives of Andrew Young. A limited supply of copies will be available for purchase at the event. A special thank you to our community partner, @BetaNuLambda, for also making this event possible. Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/3CC1wAK
You see them. Bold. Powerful. Tragic. Beautiful. And True Men of Change is open now through March 12th at #LevineMuseum and Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. Free admission to the โMen of Changeโ exhibition at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture and Levine Museum of the New South is made possible by generous support from #WellsFargo
How can we make a difference to ensure people experiencing homelessness get the services they need? How can we help to make sure more people have a roof over their heads? Join this important discussion TOMORROW, 10/27 Panelists Bridget Anderson from UNC Charlotte Urban Institute & Joe Hamby from Roof Above. Artwork for purchase by Michael Bennett (part of the proceeds benefit Roof Above) Poetry by Jah Smalls Doors open at 6 pm at Little Rock Cultural Center ๐401 N. Myers Street Charlotte, NC
Meet #LevineMuseum staff member Keri Petersen PH.D. She is our Senior Director, History & Exhibits. She ๐s Southern Soul food Touring museum exhibits Reading about history And her two cats ๐๐โโฌ #MeetTheStaff
The NC Brazilian Arts Project dazzled us at our Whatโs It Going To Take? Becoming a Welcoming City last month. Enjoy the full video here on our page or at the link below. #LevineMuseum https://youtu.be/st7HiMF56yc
If youโve missed any of our recent events or would like to enjoy them again make sure to check our YouTube channel! Recently added videosโฆ - The LGBTQIA + Experience ๐ - Becoming a Welcoming City ๐ - Film Screen with a Dean in partnership with UNC Charlotte Atkins Library ๐ฅ ๐ https://m.youtube.com/c/LevineMuseumoftheNewSouth?fbclid=IwAR03V9WjbiPDxYy7S8Eq317jFUYfExpYG_JshCI_D3_mWproA8-yb5O5zKE
The countdown is over! #LevineMuseum has re-opened at 401 S. Tryon Street. Today, in partnership with the Gantt Center we are proud to bring Men Of Change to our Charlotte community. We will see you soon!
We had such a wonderful night full of music! Thank you to Andrew Finn Magill for your performance. ๐ป Thanks to our gracious host Birdsong Brewing Co. and last but not least thank you to everyone who attended! We canโt wait to see you at our next event. #LevineMuseum
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and Levine Museum are proud to collaborate and bring the dynamic exhibition Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. to our Charlotte community. Together, the Gantt and Levine Museum will share the stories of these revolutionary men. Told across seven themes, the Gantt will display Storytellers, Fathering, and Imagining, and Levine Museum will display Catalysts, Myth-Breakers, and Community; both museums will display Loving. Men of Change opens Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at both locations. Free admission to the Men of Change Exhibition at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and Levine Museum of the New South is made possible by generous support from #WellsFargo. https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/men-of-change/ Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Ford Motor Company Fund
History can getโฆchunky! Last May, local students came together to talk about the history curriculum taught at their schools. For the full video, follow the ๐ below! #HistoryMatters #LevineMuseum https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/youthvoiceshistorycurriculum/
Join us virtually for a documentary filmmaking workshop with filmmaker Frederick Murphy (@HistoryBeforeUs) and get your toolbox ready to express yourself through video as you prepare to submit your film to the Youth Voices: Digital Stories initiative.
Two weeks from today, we will be joining Charlotte Pride as it makes its return uptown! Come say hello to your LMNS friends at the new Youth & Family Zone. We will have plenty of giveaways and activities for all ages. ๐ For more information on #CharlottePride, visit their website. ๐ https://charlottepride.org/
#Charlotte students, we're calling on YOU to create and submit your very own short documentary. ๐ฅ Here are some of the highlights. -Think of a topic you're passionate about. -Make a short documentary 2-8 minutes long -Upload your film to YouTube as an unlisted video. Include a short description of your film -Once uploaded to YouTube, submit (see website link on how) Films will be viewed in the community showcase this fall. Prizes will be offered! ๐ The deadline is 09/16/22 for more information, helpful tools, and guidelines, follow the link below. https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/youth-voices.../
Doretha Leak, a former Brooklyn resident, tells us about attending the Queen City Classic, which was between Second Ward and West Charlotte. You can hear more of her stories and from other Brooklyn residents by following the link below. https://youtu.be/rLVnLqqUHRE #Charlotte
Calling all #Charlotte area students! We're excited to announce our new program, Youth Voices: Digital Stories! Digital Stories is calling on YOU to create and submit your very own short documentary. ๐ฅ Here are some of the highlights. -Think of a topic you're passionate about. -Make a short documentary 2-8 minutes long -Upload your film to YouTube as an unlisted video. Include a short description of your film -Once uploaded to YouTube, submit (see website link on how) Films will be viewed in the community showcase this fall. Prizes will be offered! The deadline is 09/16/22 for more information, helpful tools, and guidelines, follow the link below. https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/youth-voices-digitalstories/
-Why are certain ethnic groups left out of history? -Who gets to decide how history is taught? -Why is so much of #Charlottes history not taught? These are just some of the questions asked in our new series #YouthVoices, where local high school students came together to share their experiences, thoughts, and ideas about the current history curriculum taught in school. You can watch this four-part series on our website and use the discussion guide to follow along. https://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/youthvoiceshistorycurriculum/
New Address ๐ 401 S. Tryon Street We canโt wait to open our doors this fall. Special thanks to Wells Fargo for welcoming us into this great space. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements! #LevineMuseum #UptownCharlotte
#SummerReading time ๐ LMNS staff members are happy to share with you our picks for the summer! ๐ Impossible Moon- A young girl undertakes an impossible trip to the moon and makes friends with the stars. ๐ช The Night Circus - Overnight a circus arrives without warning. Within the tent is an utterly unique experience. ๐ฌ The Address Book- A quest to trace the origins and how they play a part in identity, race, and power. Don't worry we have more recommendations to come! #Books #BookLovers
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Meet the staff! First up is our very own Social Media Manager, Michael. He loves all the murals around town ๐จ Avid reader ๐ And much more! #Reels
It's official! As of today, Stonewall Street becomes Brooklyn Village Ave. ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ ๐ด The city of Charlotte announced the name change earlier this year and area residents helped select this new name which is to honor the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Explore the past of #Charlotte with our #KnowCLT mobile app. See the neighborhood of #Brooklyn as it once was!
Thank you #Drums4Life for such a fun performance at the #JuneTeenth celebration!
#Drums4Life will take the stage Saturday, June 18th at the @juneteenthclt celebration! Make sure to come by and check them out, shop with local vendors, enjoy all of the onstage performances, and stop by our table and visit US! We can't wait to join the Juneteenth of the Carolinas celebration June 18th and 19th. For more information, make sure to check out the link below. https://juneteenthofthecarolinas.com/
Our final weekend at 7th street is here! Don't wait any longer, come on out and visit us! Don't forget, this Sunday, May 15th we will have our celebration which will include FREE admission to the museum.
Explore the process our collections team is handling as we prepare to move from our current location.
African American Museum of History & Culture
Located Inside Loray Mill 300 S. Firestone Street
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