Levine Museum explores Charlotte’s Black history this month

CHARLOTTE — The Levine Museum of the New South is celebrating Black History Month with its Charlotte Revealed campaign, highlighting the resilience and contributions of Charlotte’s Black communities.

The museum will offer a variety of programs, including a discussion on food insecurity in Black neighborhoods and a video exhibit on the history of Grier Heights.

>> Visit our Black History Month page here

“Our goal is to share these stories in a way that sparks curiosity and deepens understanding,” said Dr. Richard Cooper, President and CEO of the museum.

Program highlights include:

What’s it Going To Take: Food Insecurity Around Black Neighborhoods — Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Levine Center for Health and Recreation, 2201 Wellesley Ave. Admission is free. Register and learn more here.

Grier Heights: Community is Family Video Collection and Pop-Up Exhibit — On display from Feb. 8-28 at The Market at 7th Street, 224 E. 7th St.

Brooklyn Walking Tour via KnowCLT — Experience the history of Brooklyn, a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Charlotte, through the museum’s interactive KnowCLT app. The walking tour offers an immersive way to explore what the community once looked like and its lasting impact on the city. Click here for more information.

Our New South Podcast, Nurturing Black Excellence — Available on all streaming platforms, this episode explores the history, challenges and opportunities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). You can find podcast episodes and information here.

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