GREENSBORO, N.C. — The International Civil Rights Center & Museum (ICRCM) is holding its 63rd Anniversary of the successful conclusion of the Greensboro civil rights sit-ins at its annual fundraising Gala at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro Tuesday.
Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette and the legendary Dr. Sandra Hughes are among six people who will be honored at its 2023 fundraising Gala.
This year also marks the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963. In recognition of this momentous demonstration, the ICRCM has named the theme of the upcoming Gala, “The March to Washington Continues.”
Dr. Hughes started working at WFMY on July 24, 1972. From reporter to anchor — to magazine host. Dr. Hughes spent decades making her mark on the broadcasting world. It wasn't always easy. In 1974, she made local TV history when she became the first African American woman to host a program. At a time when the world was changing. Her career and perseverance earned her many awards over the decades.
Check out the gala ticket information here.
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