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Announcements January 2005
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS from Jan. 11, 2005:
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Upcoming at the Forum:
Jan. 18: Dr. Gyasi Foluke, Kushite Institute, part 2, continuation of 2004 presentation on the challenge of sedimentation; along with Bill James and school issues.
Jan. 25: Dr. Gyasi Foluke, Kushite Institute, part 3, Solutions
Feb. 1: David Hughes, Planning Commission
Feb. 8: Kevin Kendrick, head of Charlotte FBI office
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Sarah Stevenson and Curt Bradley announced "Poverty, Equity and Education: A Critical Look at CMS Student Assignment, Monday, Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m. at the Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. off Seventh Street in downtown Charlotte. Presenters include the Rev. Tonyia Rawls of Unity Fellowship Church, and Dr. Jack Boger, deputy director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights in Chapel Hill and co-author of a recent report on socioeconomic issues in CMS student assignment. Following presentations, there will be breakout sessions at which students will respond to the presenters' comments. A panel discussion will conclude the afternoon.
"We are doing this because we want to support what (CMS Supt.) Dr. Pughsley will present to the school board... because Dr. Pughsley doesn't have the support of the board on capping poverty in the schools," Stevenson said. "We need all of you there." Sponsors are People United for Education and the Afro-American Cultural Center's Village Square Forum. More info: NCCJ, 704-334-0053 or the Afro-American Cultural Center, 704-374-1565.
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Charlotte Housing Authority CEO Charles Woodyard announced that in the next three or four months the housing agency would be introducing a new program
"that makes public housing transitional and not generational.... We may need to dry run this at the Forum," Woodyard said. "It may knock the community back a bit."
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N.C. Senator-elect Malcolm Graham invited all to attend his oath of office ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m. at the J.A. Grimes Lounge at Johnson C. Smith University, 1000 Beatties Ford Road. RSVP to Ervin Gourdine at 704-566-9469.
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Dr. Gyasi Foluke said the Mobilization Steering Committee, formed after Bill James' "moral sewer" remarks, continues to meet Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St. adjacent to the Afro-American Cultural Center, which is its former sanctuary.
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Rodney Moore announced that the NAACP would install its new officers Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. at Greater Providence Baptist Church, 2000 Milton Road. New branch president is Kenneth White, succeeding Yvonne Pettis, who continues to serve on the executive committee.
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Mary Brooks announced that the trophies won by West Charlotte High School in New Orleans at the Sugar Bowl "are gorgeous" and are on display at the school office.
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Lucy Bush announced that Friendship Trays needs volunteers to support routes for hundreds of people on a waiting list for nutritious, home-delivered meals. To volunteer, call 704-333-9229.
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Blanche Penn announced that the school board meets tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Government Center at 6 p.m. She said she would speak again on suspension and dress code issues.
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Neil Carroll from the Parks & Recreation Dept. announced that a newly renovated Dowd House would be ready for programming in March. The 1878 farmhouse became administrative headquarters for Camp Greene, a 6,000-acre World War I infantry training installation, then on Charlotte's edge. The house is at 2216 Monument Avenue, off Wilkinson Boulevard near Remount Road.
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Neil Carroll also announced that phase one construction of the Druid Hills neighborhood park would begin this summer.
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Carol Bates from the Urban League announced that the Urban League is pursuing Operation Slam Dunk, an employability and life skills training program. Participants are dropouts or offenders age 18-21, who are paid throughout the training, are placed in internships, then placed in jobs upon completion. Mentors are provided by faith-based organizations. For further information or to offer job situations for program graduates, call Carol Bates at 704-358-1847 or project director Diane McClinton at 704-373-2256 ext. 212.
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Ahmad Daniels sent in an announcement of "Men to Men---Heart to Heart", a facilitated discussion of "issues that are often viewed as too personal for public discourse. These discussions are particularly advantageous for the man who has experienced separation from a meaningful relationship or marital divorce." The series begins Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7:30-9 p.m. at the Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. For more information, call Ahmad Daniels at 704-537-1533.
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The Forum opens at 8 a.m. at the West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2400 Kendall Drive, just down the hill from West Charlotte High School. The phone number is 704-393-1560.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from Jan. 18, 2005:
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Upcoming at the Forum:
Jan. 25: Dr. Gyasi Foluke, Kushite Institute, part 3, Solutions
Feb. 1: David Hughes, Planning Commission
Feb. 8: Kevin Kendrick, head of Charlotte FBI office
Feb. 15 Ken Simmons
March 1 Charlotte Housing Authority
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Convenor Deacon Jones asked that participants at next week's Forum present themselves promptly at 8 a.m. so that Dr. Foluke will have time for his presentation on solutions.
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Ahmad Daniels announced "Men to Men -- Heart to Heart", a facilitated discussion for men only beginning Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7:30-9 p.m. at the Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. For more information, call Ahmad Daniels at 704-537-1533.
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Dr. Gyasi Foluke said he would address the Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, Jan. 19, with a call for a reparations conference "that refutes what Bill James has pointed out."
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Rodney Moore announced that the NAACP would install its new officers Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. at Greater Providence Baptist Church, 2000 Milton Road. New branch president is Kenneth White, succeeding Yvonne Pettis, who continues to serve on the executive committee.
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It was announced that N.C. Senator-elect Malcolm Graham would take his oath of office ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m. at the J.A. Grimes Lounge at Johnson C. Smith University, 1000 Beatties Ford Road. RSVP to Ervin Gourdine at 704-566-9469.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Chair William Chandler announced that the commission needed a representative from Smallwood or Rozzelles Ferry to sit on an advisory committee. Proposals for the area are being considered, but will not be addressed until a neighborhood representative can be involved in the discussion, he said.
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The Forum opens at 8 a.m. at the West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2400 Kendall Drive, just down the hill from West Charlotte High School. The phone number is 704-393-1560.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS from Jan. 25, 2005:
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Upcoming at the Forum:
Feb. 1: David Hughes, Planning Commission
Feb. 8: Kevin Kendrick, head of Charlotte FBI office
Feb. 15: Ken Simmons, retired CMS principal, on alternative considerations and trends in public education.
Feb. 22: Ahmad Daniels.
March 1: Charles Woodyard, Housing Authority
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Deacon Jones announced that he had extended to newly appointed District 4 City Council member Greg Phipps an invitation to particpate in the Forum any time.
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Parks and Recreation Department General Manager Sherry Wilson announced that the commission meets the fourth Mondays at 6 p.m., with meeting places rotating around the city. She asked for nominations of people willing to serve on parks advisory councils.
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Chris Wilson offered Malcolm Graham's thanks to those who participated in his swearing-in ceremony. Wilson said Graham was in Raleigh, and had been elected secretary of the N.C. Black Legislative Caucus, and that he had been nominated to be freshman class president of the N.C. Senate. Wilson asked that Forum members keep Graham and his family in their prayers.
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Rodney Moore announced that the NAACP would have its first meeting under new president Ken White this Thursday, Jan. 27, at Weeping Willow AME Zion Church, 2220 Milton Road, at 7 p.m.
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Deacon Jones announced that City Council approved about $800,000 in loans and grants for the renovation of Wallace Townhomes in Grier Heights. He said Chris Wilson is part of the management crew that will handle the renovation.
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Dr. Vernon Herron recommended keeping eyes on Chris Wilson. "He's on his way up. And when it happens I want to come back and say I told you so."
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Richard McElrath announced that the Board of Education would meet tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Government Center Meeting Chamber, and asked people to come out in support of People United for Education.
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Dr. Gyasi Foluke announced that the Kushite Institute meets the second and fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2400 Kendall Drive.
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The Forum opens at 8 a.m. at the West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2400 Kendall Drive, just down the hill from West Charlotte High School. The phone number is 704-393-1560.


 

 

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The Forum welcomes all persons to its meetings beginning at 8 a.m. most Tuesdays of the year
at the West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2222 Kendall Drive, Charlotte, NC
down the hill from West Charlotte High School.