Tonya Rivens annouced that the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists and Charlotte Association of Hispanic Journalists are conducting surveys “to understand how race is represented and portrayed in local media.” Journalist survey here. Community survey here.
Upcoming Deadlines
April 21: U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson’s district art competition, part of the spring nationwide competition for high school students. Art competition website here. Flier here. Rules here. Parent release form here. More info here.
May 20: Applications due for CPCC’s Accelerated Career Training Program that provides free 7- to 16-week training in eight career paths. Flier here.
Upcoming Events
April 13: Open House, 11 a.m., 10815 David Taylor Dr., at U.S. Rep. Alma Adams’ new district office. Info here.
April 16: Mother Earth Sip, Paint & Party with artist Australia Miller, 2-6 p.m., 4800 Monroe Rd. Tickets $60 here. Flier here.
April 18: Fire Chief Reginald Johnson talks with Mic Alexander about “using emotional intelligence in a crisis,” 11 a.m., free on Zoom.
April 20: Listening session on a county Strategic Plan under development to guide a Behavioral Health delivery system that “remains fragmented and difficult to navigate.” Individuals with live experienced, service providers and public welcome. Session 6-7:30 p.m., South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Rd. Optional registration here. Background here. Flier here.
April 25: “What’s Going On? … A Call To Action To Prevent Gun Violence in our Schools,” 6:30 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in person at 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. and via Zoom at registration here.
April 25-30: VISIONS Civil Rights Trail Tour in Alabama. Info: Deborah J. Walker, 704-724-7469 or e-mail.
April 25: Listening session on a county Strategic Plan under development to guide a Behavioral Health delivery system that “remains fragmented and difficult to navigate.” Individuals with lived experience, service providers and public welcome. Session 6-7:30 p.m., Eastway Regional Rec Center, 3150 Eastway Park Dr. Optional registration here. Background here. Flier here.
April 30: “A Jazzy Derby Affair,” a Delta Sigma Theta fundraiser for sorority scholarships, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hilton Charlotte Uptown, 222 E. 3rd St. Tickets $85 plus $10 parking. Register here.
May 2: MeckMIN Annual Community Leader Awards Breakfast fundraiser, 7:30 a.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Tickets $50 here. Sponsorship opportunities here.
May 11: Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards fundraiser for Charlotte Museum of History, 6-8:30 p.m., Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. Tickets $75-$10,000 here.
May 13: League of Women Voters Briar Creek stream cleanup, 9-11 a.m., 3111 Randolph Rd. Details and registration here.
May 19: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards. Details to come.
June 11: Art Auction for Second Chances, noon-5 p.m., Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Sept. 19-21: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $395.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum near Cincinnati.
Candidates & Elected Officials
Alma Adams 4-5
Nasif Majeed 4-10
Natasha Marcus 4-6
Joyce Waddell 4-10
Nonprofits and Governments
Black Political Caucus 4-5
Center for Community Transitions 4-6
Charlotte Museum of History 4-11
League of Women Voters 4-10
MeckEd 4-6
NC Community Action Association 4-7
New Rural Project 4-6
UNCC Urban Institute 4-6