Former U.S. Congressman Mel Watt on family and legacy. Pearl Cleage's 'Angry, Raucous' comedy at Playmakers

Due South · Oct 19, 2026 · 50m

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Former U.S. Congressman Mel Watt looks back on his storied life and family history in new book

Notable Charlotte politician and lawyer Mel Watt joins Leoneda Inge to discuss his rise to U.S. Congress and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. His new book, The Sixth Generation: The Autobiography of Mel Watt, reflects on his life, his long career in law and politics and his legacy.

Melvin Watt, former U.S. Congressman and former head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency

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Pearl Cleage’s 'Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous' opens at Playmakers

Playwright and author Pearl…