[3] He received a degree in architecture with Honors from Clemson[4] and a Master's degree in City Planning from MIT.[5]. After graduating second in his class from Burke High School in 1960, Gantt left home to study architecture at Iowa State University. The family moved to the city, where his father worked as a rigger mechanic at the navy yard during the war years. He served on the North Carolina Democratic Party Executive Council, the Democratic National Committee, and was appointed as chair of the National Capital Planning Commission in Washington, DC. In late 1961, he applied to Clemson University, and was admitted in January 1963 under court order and became . (The Last Dances ratings would say otherwise). I call this home because the city and community represent all that is symbolic to steadfastness and a "can do" attitude. Her experience includes producing on-air reports for National Public Radio and she worked full-time as a producer for NPRs All Things Considered news program for five years. Sonja Gantt Harvey Gantt/Daughters. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. That was not the first thing that came to my mind on the morning after that defeat., In the series, Jordan copped to making the Republicans buy sneakers too comment, but insists it was in jest. Clemson University, 1960-1963, in Skip Eisiminger, ed., Integration Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are searching for two gunmen who attacked a local television news anchorwoman and her husband. You have permission to edit this article. ', Even Gantt himself sympathizes with Jordan. All Rights Reserved. By Kenneth J. Cooper. [9] Gantt ran against Helms again in 1996, but he lost again with 46% of the vote. The South Carolina Gamecocks are Clemson's in-state athletic rival. 2023 Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. African American History: Research Guides & Websites, Global African History: Research Guides & Websites, African American Scientists and Technicians of the Manhattan Project, Envoys, Diplomatic Ministers, & Ambassadors, Foundation, Organization, and Corporate Supporters. The ruling was regarding a 20 year-old Harvey Gantt, who despite excellent academics had been repeatedly barred from entering the university's . In the spot, the hands of a white man crumples up a letter. Harvey Gantt: At the time that this was occurring, I was actually on the highway. Gantt lost the election. Clemson, South Carolina 29634 Upon Harveys graduation in 1965, he and Lucinda moved to Charlotte, N.C., where Lucinda completed her course work in applied mathematics and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Charlotte. Admittedly, it took some convincing by Board Chair Earl Leake and others. He was elected to two terms as the first African-American mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina,[4] serving in that position from 1983 to 1987. We didnt spend a lot of time brooding about it, Gantt said in an interview on Friday. Their daughter, Sonja Gantt, is a former news anchor at WCNC-TV in Charlotte. Ultimately, Michael Jordan may be forgotten, McCall said. GUNMEN SOUGHT IN ATTACK ON HARVEY GANTT'S DAUGHTER. In this series, Gantt recalls his life experiences, ranging from his attendance at Clemson University to his inauguration as Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. Courtesy of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture. As the oldest child of Wilhelmina and Christopher Gantt, he often attended NAACP meetings with his father. Ultimately, Michael Jordan may be forgotten, McCall said. I actually find it hard to believe that we find ourselves in this place, in this country, in the days before we inaugurate the 46th president of this country, Joe Biden, to suggest that there may be violence in 50 state capitals and the capital of the United States. I was struck by the descriptions that seem to suggest that the people doing this were well versed in military tactics to get in, and then to see them smashing the windows in the hallway it was all surprising. 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May this edifice always stand as a symbol that this community and nation are places where we all "belong". And I suppose he wasnt as reflective on the implications of what people were asking him to do. While Gantt would have welcomed Jordans support, he holds no grudges. UPDATE: Brother told investigators child got in trouble for messing with fish tank. After one year of study, he returned to South Carolina and soon afterwards sued to enter racially segregated Clemson University. But what really made the impact for me were the African-Americans who always serviced that white student population," Gantt said. Gantt currently manages a successful architectural firm and remains active in politics. Glenn: And, of course, North Carolina went for President Trump. Helms career was marked by repeated charges that he was racist. Gantt, a Charlotte native and daughter of former mayor Harvey Gantt, joined Channel 36 in 1997 from Chicago station WGN. In the days leading up to my going to Clemson, I went to Charlotte and listened to a speech I think he made at Johnson C. Smith's campus. If you appeal enough to the fears that people have about their future existence, you can actually dictate what might they need to do to overcome those fears. His Nike Air Jordan shoes, in fact, made him millions. Harvey Gantt graduated with honors from Clemson in 1965, earning a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and later a Master of City Planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Was that when you met Dr. King? That's why I agreed to the naming of the building, and that's why I want you to join me in celebrating our history and the dawning of a new day for all of us. Sonja has been a central member of our news team for nearly 20 years, said WCNCs general manager. The four-story, 46,500-square-foot building was built for $18.6 million, and is part the Levine Center for the Arts. Gantt: Well, if you go back and try to dig deep about why this incident occurred on Capitol Hill, it really was built out of a standard feature of campaigns going all the way back to mine. The internal documents detail university officials filing away or attempting to block admissions applications by Harvey and other Black students. The Gantts are the proud parents of four children. Other documents collected are correspondence to and from university lawyers, legislators, and members of the public. He was elected to two terms as the first black Mayor of Charlotte from 1983 to 1987. Gantt Tries Again to Beat the Senates Last Reactionary, The Nation Glenn: Today is the federal holiday for the Rev. It voted substantially for the Democratic ticket, and I expect that won't reverse itself in the next four years. He was still trying to figure out, How am I managing this image that has been created around me,' said Obama. He is a partner in the architectural and city planning firm Gantt/Huberman Architects and served two terms as mayor of Charlotte, N.C. Harvey B. Gantt, architect and politician, was born January 14, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina to Christopher and Wilhelmenia Gantt. And my grandson, who had access to his cellphone, shows me this picture of people climbing the Capitol wall. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, in Charlotte, is named in his honor. And I remembered my parents and others who served as inspirations to me. Again: fear. Write to Sean Gregory at sean.gregory@time.com. Gantt was born in Charleston, South Carolina to Wilhelminia and Christopher C. Gantt, a shipyard worker. He said being a pioneer wasnt difficult because he had friends on campus, both black and white, who made the transition easier. Who is Clemson's biggest rival? Harvey Gantt holding his daughter Sonya, circa 1969 Havey Gantt at Dr. Harold and Mrs. Eugenia Hills 50th Anniversary Havey Gantt with Dr. Harold and Mrs. Eugenia Hills at their 50th Anniversary Items in this Collection 1991 CUBFSA New Black Faculty and Staff Reception CLEMSON, S.C. Clemson University in South Carolina is rich in history. He also ran twice against Jesse Helms for the U.S. Senate. Senate candidate Harvey Gantt lost his 1990 U.S. Senate bid to unseat longtime incumbent Jesse Helms. A lot of people have called me over the years and asked, did you go to Michael? Harvey is a native of Charleston, S.C. In this week's Wisdom Watch, Gantt, who is also a renowned architect,. "We are asking our Board of Trustees, students, faculty, staff, and alumni to rally together and confront this unfair and poorly thought-out B. He has served on the North Carolina Democratic Party Executive Council, the Democratic National Committee, and the National Capital Planning Commission. Gantt: I actually didn't meet him at all in that sense. Harvey B. Gantt, architect and politician, was born January 14, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina to Christopher and Wilhelmenia Gantt. And I would feel terrible if he felt obligated to have done something that he didnt want to do. And I had been listening to some interesting speeches by members of Congress who were there, of course, for the purpose of certifying the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Lucinda entered in the fall semester of that same year, making her Clemson's second African American student to enroll. Its a question former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt has thought about over the years, including when he was the first African American to attend Clemson University and when he lost in a tight race for the U.S. Senate in 1990 that was racially charged. In 2012, Jordan hosted a fundraiser for Obama; Jordan also offered some fundraising support for Gantt in his 1996 rematch with Helms. But thats where my energy was.. He started to participate in civil rights activism in high school. A retired architect, he still remains plugged-in to the Charlotte political scene. Was that selfish? A native of Hopkins, South Carolina, Ms. Brawley began dating civil rights leader Harvey Gantt when they were both undergraduate students. Back in 1990 Jordan, who grew up in North Carolina and starred for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, refused to publicly endorse Harvey Gantt, the African-American former Democratic mayor of Charlotte, in his racially contentious Senate race versus Republican Jesse Helms. The fear we have today is very similar. In the spot, the hands of a white man crumples up a letter. I dont know if thats good or bad., As further evidence that Gantt bears no ill will towards Jordan: hes helping to line Jordans pockets. Many people fear the so-called left taking over and overrunning the country with people who are of different races, creeds, colors, whatever you want to call it, women and others coming forward, and that their way of life or their ability to "make America great again" would be, in fact, hampered. Gantt continues to advocate for equity and equal rights and is often tapped to serve on civic, cultural, and business boards, and to lead philanthropic efforts and community initiatives. But they had to give it to a minority because of a racial quota. Is that really fair?" It's just beyond belief. Gwendolyn Glenn: What was going through your mind as you watched the insurrection unfold at the U.S. Capitol? M.L. I dont think anyone who witnessed that campaign would have suggested otherwise.. RALEIGH, N.C. . Example video title will go here for this video. The city did not at that time have majority black population and currently does not have a majority black population. My wife and my grandson were in the car with me. Gantt graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in architecture. And I said, yeah they do. In 1974, Gantts political career began with his appointment to the Charlotte City Council to fill the seat vacated by Fred Alexander, the councils only black member. [6] With one and a half weeks to go, Gantt was ahead in the polls, but Helms aired a number of television commercials emphasizing Gantt's color. Harvey Gantt graduated with honors from Clemson in 1965, earning a Bachelors degree in Architecture and later a Master of City Planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Back in 1990 Jordan, who grew up in North Carolina and starred for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, refused to publicly endorse Harvey Gantt, the African-American former Democratic mayor of Charlotte, in his racially contentious Senate race versus Republican Jesse Helms. All Rights Reserved. Gantt says the people he met on campus inspired him and made life a lot easier. Harvey Gantt becomes Clemson University's first African-American student in 1963. Remaining in office for two terms, Gantt stood shoulder-to-shoulder with other Charlotte leaders committed to establishing a New South City. Gantt landed her first job at the CBS affiliate in Florence, S.C., then moved to Charlottes WBTV (Channel 3) for five years as health care reporter and fill-in anchor. Courtesy AIA. Magazines, Or create a free account to access more articles, Here's How Harvey Gantt Feels, 30 Years Later, About Michael Jordan Refusing to Back Him. I wasnt as much fearful about going to Clemson," Gantt said. We had folks from all over the country. As a child, she worked to get Harvey Gantt elected Charlotte . Clemson University Libraries. Somebody told me he said something about Republicans buying Nike shoes, Gantt, now 77, says. Because he always called for peaceful protest, and these are far from that. Gantt served on the council until 1983. Probably, he admits in The Last Dance. Gantt lost again, by a similar margin. His Nike Air Jordan shoes, in fact, made him millions. These are his words, lightly edited for clarity. Helms' career was marked by repeated charges that he was . Cite this article: We had folks from all over the country. And what you're seeing is a tug of war between an old South that may be clinging to an America that they felt comfortable with and a new progressive region that is growing by leaps and bounds because of education, jobs and the changing demographic. And then, How do I live up to it? BlackPast.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and our EIN is 26-1625373. Gantt was elected Charlottes first African-American mayor in 1983. Gantts wife Lucinda became the second African-American student to enroll at Clemson. It's growing very well. Did he turn you down? And I would feel terrible if he felt obligated to have done something that he didnt want to do. This collection contains photographs of Harvey and Lucinda, who is the first African American woman to attend Clemson, as well as official university documents related to Harvey's integration fight. Because in talking to them you could see that they had great aspirations for children yet unborn their own children," Gantt said. WCNC-TV anchorwoman Sonja Gantt and her husband noticed a white pickup at the top of their driveway as they were pulling into their garage Saturday night, police said.Two men wearing ski masks and holding handguns approached, and one man ordered Gantt's husband to go into the house. Look, I didnt even know any of this stuff until the drama I guess was over. In 1990, Gantt ran for a Senate seat in North Carolina as a Democrat against the incumbent, Republican Jesse Helms. Maybe were going to be linked together in history. Eisiminger, Skip, editor, "Integration with Dignity", Clemson University Digital Press, Clemson, South Carolina, 2003, Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 08:57, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, "The 1990 Elections: North Carolina; Helms Kindled Anger in Campaign, And May Have Set Tone for Others", "Nonprofits & Philanthropy | The Y9 Group", "Watch Full Episodes Online of Biographical Conversations With on PBS | Harvey Gantt: Episode 1: The Young Pioneer", Harvey Gantt and the Desegregation of Clemson University, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harvey_Gantt&oldid=1138908708, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 08:57. In The Last Dance, Jordan says his mother asked him to film a commercial for Gantt; he wrote a check to the campaign instead. After much processing and discussion with my wife, Cindy, the prevailing factor that led me to say "yes" was that it was for the sake of posterity. That reminded me of a movie of someone reaching, overcoming some enemy on the other side and they were going to take over. Is that really fair?, That election, Gantt says, certainly had racial overtones. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg, PublishedJanuary 18, 2021 at 7:53 AM EST. Somebody told me he said something about Republicans buying Nike shoes, Gantt, now 77, says. While significant, Gantts impact on the city extends beyond improving the built environment. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Gantt, who had stepped out of the car, jumped back in after she spotted the second man pointing a gun at her, police said. In 1970, Gantt earned an M.A. We want our teachers to feel supported and not feel like what happens in their classrooms is limited by resources, Gantt said Monday. We believe every community should see itself fairly reflected in local media. [4], In 2009, the Afro-American Cultural Center and the City of Charlotte honored Gantt by building the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, recognizing his contributions to the civil rights movement and as the city's first black mayor. Please subscribe to keep reading. [4] Their daughter, Sonja Gantt, is a former news anchor at WCNC-TV in Charlotte.[12]. Sometimes standing up for whats right means having the courage to blaze your own trail. All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. He says that neither he or anyone from his campaign reached out to Jordan directly about an endorsement in 1990. Officers say the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Harvey He says that neither he or anyone from his campaign reached out to Jordan directly about an endorsement in 1990. Join our community to receive email updates. In the close and particularly bitter 1990 contest, Helms campaign used shrewdly-crafted TV ads targeting white fears about affirmative action, which Gantts supporters claimed were racially motivated. He'll focus on the Smart Tour instead, but he could race in Tommy Neal's Sportsman car next month. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. During the 1970s, Gantt worked at various architectural firms in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he settled after receiving his degree from MIT. He was trying to build a brand, says Gantt. You have reached your limit of free articles. Between 1970 and 1971, he collaborated with civil rights activist Floyd B. McKissick to design Soul City, North Carolina, an experimental interracial community in eastern North Carolina. Gantt: I'm encouraged that many of the places where Biden and Kamala Harris did well were in the urban centers and the growth regions of our state. Charlotte is a great community and the Carolinas are a great region. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, in Charlotte, is named in his honor. This collection contains photographs of Harvey and Lucinda, who is the first African American woman to attend Clemson, as well as official university documents related to Harvey's integration fight. Jordans reluctance to get political stands in contrast to todays superstar athletes, like LeBron James, who are much more socially engaged. Helms' career was marked by repeated charges that he was . He said being a pioneer wasn't difficult because he had friends on campus, both black and. Research interests: urban design, planning, and policy; civil rights and politics. Harvey Gantt, a member of Sigma Pi Phi fraternity, lives with his wife Cindy in Charlotte. Clemons, The Mayoral Campaigns of Harvey Gantt: Prospect and You can cancel at any time. I am forever grateful to them for being the driving force and motivation in my life. HELMS DEFEATS GANTT. 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He thinks its impossible to know whether Jordan, who as a freshman at UNC hit the game-winning shot to give legendary coach Dean Smith his first national title, could have tipped the race in his favor. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Police release ID of Greensboro resident killed in fatal crash Tuesday, Jonathan Brown won't race in Modified Division this year at Bowman Gray Stadium, Troopers: Man now faces felony after failing to stop for school bus, striking 6-year-old boy. And like most people, I mean, you try to find out where the blame is. 864-656-3311, Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center, Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy. In 1963 Harvey B. Gantt became the first African American student admitted to Clemson University. Even Jordan has stepped out of his former comfort zone a bit: in 2016, he released a statement against police brutality and announced two $1 million donations to organizations seek to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. At 12, she was registering people to vote. RALEIGH, N.C., NOV. 6 -- Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.) was reelected to a fourth term tonight over Democratic challenger Harvey Gantt . In The Last Dance, Jordan says his mother asked him to film a commercial for Gantt; he wrote a check to the campaign instead. I was absolutely influenced by Martin Luther King's ministry and his leadership in the civil rights movement at that time. November 7, 1990. He thinks its impossible to know whether Jordan, who as a freshman at UNC hit the game-winning shot to give legendary coach Dean Smith his first national title, could have tipped the race in his favor. Harvey Gantt believes that abortin should remain legal. The Harvey B. Gantt Center is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors. All rights reserved. Glenn has won awards for her reports from the Maryland-DC-Delaware Press Association, SNA and the first-place radio award from the National Association of Black Journalists. All images and text on this website are for viewing only and are not to be downloaded or appropriated for other purposes. [3] "Our young people still appreciate and honor what Harvey and Lucinda started, which is very important and enriching." The Gantts married in 1964, and after Harvey completed his architecture. In 1963, he was the first African American to be admitted to Clemson University in South Carolina. In 1963, Gantt became the first African-American student to attend the previously all-white institution. He was defeated for a third term as mayor in 1987 by Sue Myrick. Even Jordan has stepped out of his former comfort zone a bit: in 2016, he released a statement against police brutality and announced two $1 million donations to organizations seek to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He won the election with 52 percent of the overall vote and 36 percent of the white vote and then served a four-year term as mayor. Harvey Gantt was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Republican Sen. Jesse Helms, icon of ultra-conservatives, defeated Democrat Harvey Gantt, the former mayor of Charlotte, winning a fourth term and snuffing out his challenger . Thank you for your interest in and support of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. The Gantts were married in the fall of 1964. You needed that job, and you were the best qualified, the narrator says. Gantt grew up in Charleston, S.C.; he was the first African-American student to enroll at Clemson University in January 1963; he and the second African-American student on campus, Lucinda Brawley, would go on to marry. But I do find that my conservative folks keep talking now about unity and peacefulness and that we can all get together on one page when in fact, for years they have actually built the attitude of this country to the point that it is today where we have this level of divisiveness. We didnt spend a lot of time brooding about it, Gantt said in an interview on Friday. That was not the first thing that came to my mind on the morning after that defeat., In the series, Jordan copped to making the Republicans buy sneakers too comment, but insists it was in jest. Gantt chats sunnily about his wife of 31 years, Cindy; their daughter who anchors the morning television news in Chicago, two other daughters in medical school and his son, nicknamed Adam. Its skyward stairway was a visible reminder of the importance of aspiring to greater things and a good education. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Assistance for Visitors with Disabilities, K-12 In School Programs & Enhanced Tour Offerings. Gantt's husband threw the car into reverse and took off. He has been a visiting lecturer at a number of prestigious institutions, including his alma mater, Clemson University, where he also received an honorary doctorate.Lucinda is a native of Hopkins, S.C. 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