November 8, 1983 - Gantt is elected mayor.
- Harvey Gantt becomes Charlotte’s first black mayor.
- He wins with a coalition of black and white votes.
- Gantt had been a city council member and was the first black student at Clemson College.
- Photo shows Gantt celebrating his victory with supporters.
Event Date:
November 8, 1983
Event Type:
80s Charlotte 1980-1989
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Main Image:
![Gantt celebrates his victory with supporters. Gantt celebrates his victory with supporters.](https://www.cmstory.org/sites/default/files/images/147a.gif)
Node Order:
1470
Event Date Field:
Friday, December 29, 2017