Gwendolyn is an award-winning journalist who has covered a broad range of stories on the local and national levels. [2] The first African-American student admitted to Clemson University after attending Iowa State University, Gantt graduated with honors in architecture, earned a master's at MIT, and established an architectural practice in Charlotte with a partner. In 1971, Gantt left the Soul City project, returning to Charlotte to launch an architectural firm with Jeffrey Huberman. It voted substantially for the Democratic ticket, and I expect that won't reverse itself in the next four years. Political Review 26:1 (1998): B. Yeoman, Helms Last Stand? In an interview for the film, former President Barack Obama weighed in, too. But they had to give it to a minority because of a racial quota. You had to want to be in this campaign. He was elected to two terms as the first black Mayor of Charlotte from 1983 to 1987. He said activism is just not in his nature. [4] Their daughter, Sonja Gantt, is a former news anchor at WCNC-TV in Charlotte.[12]. Somebody told me he said something about Republicans buying Nike shoes, Gantt, now 77, says. In 1970, Gantt earned an M.A. Again: fear. He went to the public schools of that city and graduated from Burke High School second in his class. To support the work we do, consider joining our Press Club. He said being a pioneer wasnt difficult because he had friends on campus, both black and white, who made the transition easier. As a result, the firm has developed some of the citys most iconic landmarks, including the Charlotte Transportation Center, TransAmerica Square, ImaginOn, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, and the Johnson C. Smith University Science Center. She will continue to anchor early evening newscasts through December and will remain with WCNC afterward in a part-time role, helping with special projects and outreach, the station said Monday. For NC Rep. Tricia Cotham, being a Democrat was a part of her identity from a young age. Gantt was born on Yonges Island near Charleston, the first of five children. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. 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.