Ceretha Sherrill announced that United Voices for Education would hold its second annual Juneteenth flag-raising on Monday, June 6 in a 15-minute ceremony at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2020 W. Sugar Creek Rd. — Tommie Robinson announced that his art would be displayed at the Mint Museum ... Continue Reading →

Kay Tembo sent in an announcement that Mecklenburg County seeks through an Equity Investments Community Poll some community advice by June 10 on how to distribute $2 million aimed an pursuing the county’s Equity Action Plan. Flier here. -- Upcoming Events May 25: Loaves & Fishes/Friendship ... Continue Reading →

May 19: Courageous Conversations Workshop for mentors with the Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance, 3-4 p.m., free. RSVP here. May 23: MeckDems Unity in 2022 event, 6-8 p.m. Heist Brewery, 1030 Woodward Ave. Tickets $50-$1,000 here. May 24: League of Women Voters League Talk, 7 p.m. Details and Zoom link ... Continue Reading →

Forum facilitators plan to hold, on March 24, the first in-person Forum since the COVID-19 lockdown of March 2020. The Forum will return to the Belmont Center, 700 Parkwood Ave. at 8:30 a.m.. No meeting will be held May 17, Primary Election Day. A summary of how facilitators anticipate holding ... Continue Reading →

Forum facilitators, meeting Tuesday afternoon, decided that the Forum would resume in-person meetings on Tuesday, May 24, at 8:30 a.m. at Belmont Center, 700 Parkwood Ave. Masks will be required for entry into the Belmont Center. Seating will be limited. For Forum participants not ready to rejoin ... Continue Reading →