We Paved the Way: An Author Talk with Jennifer Dixon-McKnight
Schedule
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte NC, 28204 | Charlotte, NC
Advertisement
Join us for a special MLK Day weekend author talk with historian and scholar Dr. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, as she discusses her powerful new book, We Paved the Way: Black Women and the Charleston Hospital Workers’ Campaign. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Dixon-McKnight highlights the essential leadership of Black women in the 1969 Charleston Hospital Strike, a pivotal moment in the struggle for civil rights, labor rights, and human dignity. We Paved the Way re-examines a critical chapter in Southern history and its enduring legacy for contemporary social justice movements. Dr. Dixon-McKnight will share insights into her research process, the women who inspired the book, and the ongoing relevance today.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity for Q&A and book signing.
This event is presented as part of our community’s MLK Day weekend of events, honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte NC, 28204, 1177 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204-3901, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
