Livingstone College to honor John Connor descendant, 10 others
Feb. 11. Michael D. Connor, a professor of theatre arts at Livingstone College in Salisbury, will be inducted into the United Negro College Fund/Livingstone College Leaders Hall of Fame during a virtual event Feb. 27.
Michael D. Connor
Connor, who is the grandson of the man for whom John Connor Road is named, has appeared in “General Hospital,” “The Color Purple,” “Homeland” and “Hunger Games.”
The playwright and director has worked on Broadway while studying playwriting at the Negro Ensemble Co., as well as working in Hollywood where he wrote a play about Bette Davis, for whom he served as a personal assistant.
The 69-year-old teaches Sunday school at Hunters Chapel United Methodist Church on John Connor Road.
When: The special event for Livingstone College starts at 4 pm Saturday, Feb. 27.
RSVP: By Monday, Feb. 22
Donation: $100.
More info: Deborah F. Johnson UNCF Director at 704-216-6118 or email: [email protected].
2021 Recipients
Mr. Michael D. Connor
The Right Reverend Michael A. Frencher, Sr.
Mrs. Gloria Joyner Johnson ‘69
Mr. Augustus L. Jones, Sr., ’68 (Posthumously)
Mrs. Margaret Stephanie Jones ‘69
Dr. Mark R. Mitchell
Mr. Stephen Trent Monroe ‘18
Dr. Hope Rebecca Kinard-Wilson ‘98
Reverend David and Mrs. Mary Evans Rankin
Dr. Lillian Gatewood Rorie ‘72
Mrs. Drucilla Wiggins ‘61
Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.
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Congratulations Michael!!!
You are a brilliant historian and actor, Michael. I am so proud that you are recognized and can continue the legacy!
CONGRATULATIONS TO PROFESSOR MICHAEL CONNOR from Cornelius!
P.S.I know that STEM means “Science, Technology, Engineering and Math” but what is STEAM?
We had to look it up.”A” is for arts, some uses online have “liberal” in parentheses in front of arts. Here, it’s just arts: https://artsintegration.com/what-is-steam-education-in-k-12-schools/
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Congratulations! I’m very excited for you. May God continue to bless you.
Congratulations, Michael!
I am very happy for you Michael. It has been a pleasure knowing you these past several years. I am always impressed with your knowledge of Black history and your passion to tell its stories. Every time I hear you speak I learn something new.
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This is so awesome and deserving Mr. Connor. You are such an extraordinary actor and professor. Good is still in the blessing business. Congratulations!
Congratulations classmate you are a perfect example of what you can do when you put your mind and heart in it. Such an honor to know you and congratulations again on your excellent accomplishments
I am notifying everyone I can think of! Congrats!!
Congratulations, Michael! What an honor!
I am sure that I speak for everyone from the West Charlotte HS class of ’69 when I say we are very proud of you and your accomplishments!
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Congratulations Michael!! I’m so proud of you… you’re deserving of this and so much more. Love you to life my friend. Continued blessings and success!
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Congratulations Classmate. You are one in a million.
Michael…another great milestone.
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Congratulations Classmate!
Michael…another great milestone.
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Congratulations Michael! Please know that the family is very proud of you and your accomplishments!!! Continued love and blessings!!????
Congratulations, to Michael Connor.
Thank you for making such an indelible mark in the world of theatre arts.
It is an honor to be one of your classmates.