Shades of Color: A Living Timeline of Race Relations in Gaston Coutny

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A panel discussion about race relations, beginning with the 1963 Human Relations Commission that set the stage for integration and inclusivity in Gaston County. Panelists include Senator Marshall Rauch of ’63 Human Relations Commission Jennifer Davis of GC3 Rev. Richard Boyce of GC3 Rev. Rodney Freeman of GC3 Sam Shoukry of Islamic Society of Gastonia, Charlie Brown of Temple Emmanuel Police Chief Rob Helton Assistant Police Chief Travis Brittain Panel will be moderated by Jennie Stultz, former mayor and chair-elect of Preservation NC This event is brought to you by the Alfred C. Kessell History Center, Gaston Together, the Gaston Clergy and Citizens Coalition (GC3), Gaston County Law Enforcement, and the Gaston Chamber of Commerce. Funded by the Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation. Please RSVP to Amanda Holland at aholland@presnc.org