![From left: Ella Scarborough, Joyce Waddell, Beverly Earle, facilitator Laura McClettie, Sarah Stevenson](https://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/160126Panel-1024x216.jpg)
Jan. 26, 2016
Four women who were first to be elected to a local or state office reflected on their experience, the importance of women and specifically African-American women to be at the table, and their assessment of whether public affairs are continuing to move forward or have fallen back.
After their presentations, there was an extensive Q&A.