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In-person seating is now full. Zoom is available.

The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce celebrates "Black History Month" with a Lunch n' Learn diversity program examining African American community leaders who made a generational impact on the Lake Norman region. Presented by: Comstasis, The Lunch and Learn will take place Tuesday, February 21st, 11:45am to 1:30pm at the Chamber Randy Marion Board Room, 19900 West Catawba Ave in Cornelius. 

The panel discussion will be emceed by Dan Houston - President Daniel Houston & Houston & Associates and Chair of the Chamber's Diversity Council. 

The panel discussion will focus on the life of Miss Ada Jenkins in Davidson, the Torrence Lytle School in Huntersville, and the Smithville Community in Cornelius. Houston will emcee a presentation featuring Ron Potts who was born and raised in the Smithville Community. Also featured is Ruby Houston from Davidson who will speak to the life and work of Miss Ada Jenkins for whom the Ada Jenkins Center is named. Joining the discussion is Betty (B.J.) Caldwell who will speak to the impact and founders of the Torrence -Lytle High School in Huntersville. 

While intended for chamber members, the Lunch n' Learn is open to the public but seating is limited to the first 30 who RSVP. The program is also available by Zoom. 

The chamber is currently seeking sponsors for the event. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring this or other programs of the Chamber Diversity Council please reach out to laura@lakenormanchamber.org