Construction is Underway!
October 3, 2018 /0 Comments/in LEAD News /by Langston Education & Arts Development
For months, we've been raising money for renovations to the former Langston High School building. We've been talking about what the space will be used for and how it will benefit future generations. We're excited by the possibilities this project offers and how it will shape our community for years to come.
Now, thanks to the dedication of many volunteers and the generosity of city leaders, businesses like General Shale and Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union and individual donors, we're pleased to report that construction on the building has started in earnest.
Click through the gallery to see how work is progressing. We'll post more pictures as the project takes shape.
A big thank you to the donors who have helped us reach this milestone. We couldn't have done it without you!
You can be a part of this historic endeavor, too. Click here make a tax deductible contribution to Langston Education and Arts Development, Inc., and help preserve our school for posterity!
Preparations to demolish brick columns.
Floor has been cut for new footings.
First floor demolition.
Demolition underway.
Conduit installed for future electric.
Second floor.
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Who Doesn't Like Pie?!?
August 27, 2018 /0 Comments/in LEAD News /by Langston Education & Arts Development
As if you needed another reason to enjoy a piece of pie, Buttermilk Pie Shop has partnered with LEAD to raise money to fund renovations at Langston High School.
From September 11-13, 20 percent of proceeds from sales at Buttermilk Pie Shop will be donated to LEAD. The pie shop is located at 3135 People's Street, Suite 300, Johnson City. You can check out their menu here.
So go ahead and indulge! After all – it's for a good cause!
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Help Us Win $25,000
LEAD has a chance to secure $25,000 in grant funding from the First Tennessee Foundation, and we need your help to win!
All you need to do is vote for our video in the First Tennessee Foundation's 25 Years of Giving contest. Just click the link and create an account. A valid email address is all you need to register.
Voting is now open, so please cast your ballot for our video. You can vote once per day until the polls close at midnight on Aug. 31.
The 25 videos with the most votes will advance to the next round. Winners will be announced on Oct. 25.
Thank you for helping us secure this funding that will help preserve Langston High School for future generations. We appreciate your continued support!
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Public Forum Planned for Aug. 18 at Carver Rec
August 9, 2018 /0 Comments/in LEAD News /by Langston Education & Arts Development
We have exciting news to share! Please join us for a public forum on Saturday, Aug. 18 from noon-2 p.m. at Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., Johnson City.
LEAD board members will give an update on our campaign and answer any questions you have about this exciting grassroots project.
We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 18!
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Thanks to General Shale for Brick Donation
August 6, 2018 /0 Comments/in Content, LEAD News /by Langston Education & Arts Development
Without the support of businesses in our community, restoring Langston High School to its former glory would just not be possible. That's why we're so appreciative of General Shale.
General Shale has committed to donating the brick products required for the facility's exterior additions as well as brick, masonry materials and labor for the front entrance fenced wall area.
The company's donation will offset costs associated with the project, allowing LEAD to use funds raised to completely restore the building. When renovations are complete, Langston will serve as a multicultural center for the community. Youth arts and technology program will also be offered at the center.
Preserving Langston offers the chance to maintain a connection with the school's historical past and an even brighter future. Her rebirth her legacy, and the legacy of Johnson City's African-American community, will continue for future generations to learn from and enjoy.
LEAD is working with the City of Johnson City to preserve Langston High School, which served the African-American community from 1893-1965. It closed following desegregation and was used by Johnson City School's maintenance department for years.
Indeed, restoration of Langston High requires a coordination of efforts. Everyone in our community must help with this endeavor. Donations from large corporations like General Shale are vital, but so are financial contributions from individual donors. It will take a united front to see our dream realized.
Learn how you can help by clicking here.
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February 6, 2018 /0 Comments/in LEAD News /by Langston Education & Arts Development
Something very exciting is happening at the historic Langston High School campus. The alumni of Langston High School in Johnson City, Tennessee, along with many friends and supporters from the community, are coming together with the City of Johnson City to preserve the historical campus of Langston High School, which served our Black community from 1893 to 1965. The Langston Educational and Arts Development Corporation, or LEAD, is the group spearheading this effort with local leaders.
LEAD seeks to preserve the cultural relevance and heritage of the Langston High School site and hopes to utilize the building as a multicultural community center for educational and artistic programs. Once the renovation is complete, LEAD members are committed to providing youth programming focused on computer science, theatrical arts, and mentoring in the facility. Further, the site is a highly-visible structure that serves as a gateway to the downtown Johnson City community, which can substantially impact improvements to downtown aesthetics and redevelopment.
Our organization is in a unique position to bridge a gap in our community's development. Johnson City and the surrounding region as a whole lack a focal point and home for multicultural programs and endeavors. Having such a hub for multicultural programs helps to create a welcoming environment for the increasing diversity in our population. Having a welcoming environment for diverse populations is increasingly vital to economic development, and is especially illustrated by our regional employers' need to retain a diverse workforce.
LEAD's goal is to accomplish a capital campaign of $500,000 for the renovation. We are reaching out to numerous partners for help in making this facility a sustainable reality so the integrity, legacy and historical value of Langston High School campus can be preserved for the posterity and enhancement of the community. We ask you to join us in this noble project. Please help us show the commitment of our community by making a donation.
Thank you for your interest and support of our project.
Langston High School, '65
President, LEAD
Carla Forney
Campaign Chair, LEAD
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Langston Education and Arts Development, Inc. (LEAD) is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization. Your gift is deductible to the extent provided by law. Please consult your tax advisor.
Make checks payable to Langston Education and Arts Development, Inc. Checks may be mailed to: P. O. Box 111, Johnson City, TN 37605-0111
To discuss other ways to give or to meet with a member of our campaign staff, please contact: Carla Forney, cforney3794@icloud.com, (423) 426-1044.
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