Aug. 7, 2025 A Celebration of the Life of James E. Ferguson II was held Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at The Park Church, 6029 Beatties Ford Rd., with visitation at 11 a.m. and service at noon. A public memorial and reception titled “Closing Arguments: Honoring His Legacy-Remembering Our Friend,” was ... Continue Reading →
A ‘monument for resistance’ rose in Black Brooklyn
Feb. 11, 2025 Fergie danced. There were many light moments. There were wonderful stories illuminating the work of a Charlotte law firm pursuing civil rights for all citizens. Dangerous work. Julius Chambers' law office was firebombed. Methodical work. As federal laws were passed, the ... Continue Reading →
Another perspective on Beatties Ford mural
Dec. 3, 2021 Elloree Erwin sent in photos she took of Abel Jackson’s 2021 mural at West End Fresh Seafood Market (shown inset photo, Google) at 2206 Beatties Ford Rd. Six prominent African-Americans portrayed in the mural are, from left, Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, James Ferguson II, Julius ... Continue Reading →