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Durham Chapter - NCCU Alumni Announcements
June 29, 2009
NCCU ALUMNUS AND FIRST BLACK TO SIT ON THE NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS DIES
Judge Clifton Johnson
Judge Clifton Earl Johnson, age 67, of Charlotte North Carolina, departed this life on June 25, 2009 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.
Born in Williamston, NC on December 9, 1941, Judge Johnson or "Clift" was one of nine children born to Charlie Mack and Willie Ann McNair Johnson. He was a graduate of the former E.J. Hayes High School of Williamston. He earned his undergraduate degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from North Carolina Central University.
In 1969, he made history in being the first African American hired as an Assistant State Prosecutor for North Carolina since the 19th century. He subsequently became the first African American District Court Judge of Mecklenburg County in 1969. Judge Johnson was North Carolina's first African American Chief District Court Judge in 1974 and the first African-American Resident Superior Court Judge for North Carolina in 1977. In 1978 he was one of two African-Americans first elected to a statewide office in North Carolina. He was appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 1982. He rose to the rank of Senior Associate Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. While on the Appellate Court, Judge Johnson served as the state's first African-American Chairman of the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission. He retired from the bench at the end of 1996. In May 2008, he again became part of the judiciary as a Recall Judge of the state's Court of Appeals and as a North Carolina Emergency Superior Court Judge.
For those who are unaware of the hard work, perseverance, honor, courage and integrity of this man, one only need look as far as the minions that he has nurtured. His children, grandchildren and all of those he touched during his lifetime. This is all a part of his legacy.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Brenda Joyce Johnson. He is survived by his children: Yulonda Ervin, (Jeff), Clifton Johnson , II (Jennifer), Khiva Johnson and Understanding Knowledge Allah Ali (Veronica) all of Charlotte, NC; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey and Olivia Ervin, Clifton III and Sydney Johnson, Brya Adams, Queen Dezire Earth, Understanding Born- King Allah, Knowledge Savior Allah and Victorious Love Earth , all of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Sylvia Blount of Brooklyn, NC and Constance Finch (Anthony) of Monroe, NC; brother Kenneth Johnson (Mary) of Williamston, NC; sister-in-law Cheryl Johnson of Greensboro, NC; mother-in-law, Hattie Wilson McClain of Charlotte, NC; one aunt, one uncle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
Visitation is Tuesday, June 30, 2009, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, 1424 Statesville Ave., Charlotte NC, 28206. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 12 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 7237 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte NC, 28214.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clifton Johnson Endowment or Scholarship Fund at North Carolina Central University Law School,
P.O. Box 1431, Durham, NC, 27702; 919-530-5386; www.web.nccu.edu/law.
Alexander Funeral Home is serving the family.


NCCU NIGHT AT CHAMPPS AT THE STREETS OF SOUTH POINT A SUCCESS
Marcus Anderson works the crowd
Marcus Anderson, winner of the 2009 Capital Jazz Challenge, saxophone prodigy, vocalist and fellow NCCU Eagle performed at the NCCU Alumni Night at Champps At the Streets Of South Point.
This event was free and included an after party at Champps from 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM. The purpose of this event was to provide quality entertainment and networking opportunities for NCCU Alumni and Friends. This event was hosted by DJ Kandid in association with A.C.T. Productions, the Durham Chapter of the NCCU Alumni Association and Young Urban Professionals. More than 300 Alumni and Friends attended this function and there will be additional events to follow. Please click onto link below to view the pictures from this event.

ALL NCCU ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SERVICE AT CHARTER DAY
Dr. James Shepard
Invited: All NCCU Alumni, Students and Supporters
DATE: June 30, 2009
TIME and Location: 9:30 AM at Campus Drive for The Ringing of The Bell / Charter Day Program will begin 10:00 AM at B.N. Duke Auditorium


NCCU COLLECTING MEMORABILIA FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Durham, North Carolina. North Carolina Central University will be celebrating its centennial beginning in 2009 with a number of special events.

The NCCU Centennial Steering Committee is currently collecting artifacts, stories and memorabilia to display during the Centennial Year celebration. Examples include
postcards, beanies, athletic/band uniforms, early yearbooks and class rings/pins, copies of early diplomas/certificates/scrapbooks/event programs, books written by alumni/faculty, early medals/trophies, and cheerleading uniforms. Anyone who has items for loan or donation to the University for display is asked to contact Andre D. Vann at 919-530-6254.

Artifacts and stories may be posted on NCCU's centennial website, in promotional print publications, or placed on display.

NCCU alumni are encouraged to register with the Alumni Association/or Alumni Affairs in order to receive announcements about centennial events throughout the year. More information is available from www.nccu.edu.

In addition, the University will publish a centennial illustrative history book and pictorial history book next year. Anyone with historic photos for possible inclusion in the book is asked to contact Andre D. Vann, Coordinator of University Archives at 919-530-6254 or at avann@nccu.edu
NCCU Undergraduate Admission's Office Needs Alumni Volunteers

In an effort to increase the number of students attending NCCU The Durham Chapter of the NCCU Alumni Association has teamed up with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to assist in confirming the enrollment of admitted students. Calling sessions are from 5 PM - 8 PM in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions until August. A script will be provided by the admissions staff upon arrival. Please email LuAnn Edmonds-Harris or call (919)530-6713 for additional information.

NCCU Alumni Fan Page update on Facebook

Thanks to you we have connected 830 Eagles on Facebook in the two months. If you have not signed up and would like to connect with old classmates sign up here! In addition, remember to suggest the NCCU Alumni Fan Page to all NCCU Alumni, Students (undergraduate, graduate and Law) and supporters of the university that are in your Facebook friends network.

Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends and classmates. The Durham Chapter of the NCCU Alumni Association has created this Facebook Fan Page as a resource to connect and inform alumni and friends of the university. Please click onto our Fan Page link on Facebook and join the NCCU Alumni Fan Page:
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Thank you for your continued support and please forward this e-mail to all NCCU Alumni and supporters in your address book.
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