Tonya Farrow-Chestnut sent in an announcement that a Brookings Institution survey team is seeking men willing to be confidentially interviewed by phone or Zoom for 90 minutes. The “How We Rise: Enhancing Social Mobility” project aims at understanding what led Charlotte to be ranked last among 50 ... Continue Reading →

The Forum did not meet Tuesday. -- Dr. Derrick P. Alridge, a former middle and high school teacher and Winthrop graduate, heads a University of Virginia research team seeking to interview, in June, via Zoom or phone, teachers and administrators in Charlotte who taught during the years 1950-1980. ... Continue Reading →

The Forum did not meet Tuesday. -- COVID 19: Recent updates received are from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services and the Mecklenburg County Manager. A list of Atrium COVID-19 testing sites for this week is here. -- Responses: Steve Johnston, who last week invited suggestions on making ... Continue Reading →

The Forum did not meet Tuesday and will not meet May 12. -- United Way announced one-year grant awards in the $5,000-$25,000 range to organizations with budgets under $250,000. Letter of interest for Unite Charlotte, due June 1, is available here. Letter of interest for United Neighborhoods, due ... Continue Reading →