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A record of CHCC milestones, advocacy gatherings, and community moments that shaped healthcare access in Charlotte and North Carolina.

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Historical CHCC Events

Key moments from CHCC's history. Upcoming event listings are not available at this time.

  • Historical CHCC Event
    Community Healthcare Seminar
    • 2010
    • Time not recorded
    • Mt. Zion Baptist Church, West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC

    More than 350 people attended CHCC's healthcare seminar during a tense national debate over healthcare reform, bringing together advocates, faith leaders, labor organizations, and residents.

    Newspaper clipping headlined 'Charlotte Health Care Coalition to be honored,' showing coalition members holding a torch together at the August 2009 Healthcare Reform Forum at Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.
    CHCC received the “Spotlight on Courage Award” at the 2010 Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Annual Banquet.Photo by Fran Farrer, The County News
  • Historical CHCC Event
    Historic Healthcare March
    • 2010
    • Time not recorded
    • Charlotte, NC

    More than 650 participants marched in Charlotte to demand improved healthcare access, joined by community leaders, nurses, union members, faith leaders, and civil-rights organizations.

    Marchers in uptown Charlotte carrying a large 'Health Insurance Reform Now' sign and American flags during the 2010 CHCC healthcare march.
    Community members march for healthcare reform in uptown Charlotte, March 20, 2010.