The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Art and Culture, which sits in the heart of uptown Charlotte on South Tryon Street, turns 50 next year. A long list of events celebrating African American culture is planned to celebrate the golden anniversary through dance, art, music, food and community forums.
The center, named for Charlotte’s first Black mayor was originally called the Afro-American Cultural and Service Center. It was cofounded by professors Bertha Maxwell-Roddey and Mary Harper…
