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"Rock of Ages:" Charlotte's Black Churches Weather Adversity and Retain Strength
by Kathleen McLain
Exploring Brooklyn: The Houston home and offices of the Charlotte Post, 624 E. 2nd St.
In 1923, the city opened two new high schools, Central High School on Elizabeth Ave. for white students and Second Ward High School on Alexander St. for black students.
Rationing sets limits on how much sugar, meat, and other everyday goods Americans are allowed to buy during times of war.
Rameses Temple members pose in front of the Brevard Street Library - July 28, 1944. Opened in 1905, the Brevard Street Library was the first to serve North Carolina's black community.
Charlotte's Charles Parks plays with the Newark Eagles in the Negro Baseball League.
Charlotte's Charles Younge, holding the bat, stands beside Dodger Jackie Robinson and Charlotte Observer carriers.
Jackie Robinson plays second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Before that time, blacks could only play in separate Negro leagues.
Dr. H.L. McCrorey served as president of Johnson C. Smith University from 1907 to 1947.
The photo shows Dr. and Mrs. H.L. McCrorey in their home.
The Queen City Classic football game becomes an annual contest between the two black high schools, Second Ward and West Charlotte.
Allegra Westbrooks comes to head the Negro Library Services for the Public Library. She becomes well-known as a career woman within the broader Charlotte professional community.
Kelly Alexander, Sr. becomes head of NC NAACP: 1948.
Hotel Alexander:
Late 40s, on McDowell St in Charlotte.
Only hotel for blacks between Washington and Atlanta.