Martin Luther King Day event Sunday will also honor Nannie Potts
The late Nannie Potts was first elected to the Town Board in 1983, giving a voice to the Black community
Jan. 12. Unity in Community North Mecklenburg, Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church and Davidson Presbyterian Church will hold a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration Jan. 14 honoring Nannie Houston Potts as the first and only Black mayor of Cornelius.
The event, which starts at 1 pm with a community dinner, features food, music, and speakers. The event is free but donations toward Torrence Chapel AMEZ Church’s education committee college scholarships are welcomed.
Torrence Chapel AMEZ Church is located at 21517 Torrence Chapel Road.
Date: Sunday, Jan. 14
More info: [email protected] or [email protected].
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Don’t forget MLK Day celebration in Davidson!
Monday January 15 at 10am at Town Hall on South Street.
Down Under Jim
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday is January 15. He was born on my mother’s birthday. She was so happy that a Federal holiday had been proclaimed for MLK, Jr. I can remember two great Americans on that day!