Black History Month: Legends & Legacy Conversations

Schedule

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Sugar Creek, North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA | Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Post Hosts “Legends & Legacy Conversations” for Black History Month

The Charlotte Post will present a three-week Black History Month series titled Legends & Legacy Conversations, featuring prominent leaders who have shaped the Charlotte community.

The free events will be held at Sugar Creek Library from 6–7:30 p.m. and will also be available via Zoom livestream.


Featured speakers include:

  • Feb. 10: Rodney Monroe, first Black chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
  • Feb. 17: Dr. Yele Aluko, physician executive and healthcare strategist
  • Feb. 24: Bonita Buford, president and CEO of the Harvey B. Gantt Center

The series is designed to highlight leadership, community impact, and the ongoing legacy of Black excellence in Charlotte.

Where is it happening?

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Sugar Creek, North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA, United States
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