What was a positive effect of desegregation?

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An obviously positive effect of desegregation is that Black Americans came together and stood up to endless crowds and beliefs that saw them as inferior. We must remember that it was not only Black Americans that united; Many White Americans stood beside them and stood up to what they knew was immoral. Countless events and achievements have taken place since the Civil Rights Era that would not have been possible had the people not advocated change. We must view the Civil Rights activists as prime examples showing that we, the people, have the power to change this country, and we must always have the courage to do so.

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What was a negative effect of desegregation?

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Some would almost consider it a sin to try to come up with a negative effect of desegregation; but in all reality, there was one. This country was not longer segregated by law, but some believe that desegregation created a more hostile segregation between the people of America. After the protests, the violence, the riots, the arrests, the assassinations, after everything had passed, some would say there was an even deeper resentment between the races. Perhaps this informal segregation will never end, but just as Civil Rights activists showed us over the years, we have the power to unite and bring this country together, we just need the right motivation.

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What are some major achievements of African Americans in Charlotte since Desegregation? 

Charlotte's African American Cultural Center

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Charlotte's African American Cultural Center was originally the Little Rock AME Zion church. It is located at 401 N Myers Street in downtown Charlotte. The center includes a theater, art gallery, and amphitheatre displaying rich African American culture. The center is filled with beautiful stained-glass windows that also show the culture of Black Americans.

Mayor Gantt

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In 1982, Mayo Gantt became the first black mayor in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mayor Gantt was also the first black student to attend Clemson University in South Carolina.

Mel Watt

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Mel Watt, one of the only two members elected to congress from North Carolina, was born in Charlotte. He attended many schools in North Carolina and was actually the campaign manager of Mayor Gantt's election. "Mel served one term in the North Carolina Senate (1985-86) where he was called 'the conscience of the Senate.' "

http://www.watt.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=3&sectiontree=3

Eva Clayton

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Eva M. Clayton graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Clayton was elected to the United States House of Representives in 1992. Along with Mel Watt, Eva Clayton was the other African American to be elected to congress from North Carolina since 1898. Clayton finally retired from congress after serving her fifth term in 2003.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_M._Clayton

Mugsy Bogues

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Mugsy Bogues, who played for the Charlotte Hornets NBA team, was the shortest player to ever play in the NBA.  After playing in the NBA for a long and successful 14 seasons, Bogues became the head coach of the WNBA team, the Charlotte Sting. He currently is employed with the Charlotte Bobcats.