Lisa Ellsworth announced that she had been appointed acting chair of the NC Democratic Party’s 14th Congressional District committee. Annual convention date is Saturday, May 21. Details to follow. Questions: [email protected].
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Upcoming Events
April 6: CMS “Let’s Talk About Safety Night, Hopewell High School, 6 p.m. Details and registration here.
April 6: Career Expo at Genesis Project, 10 a.m. until, 5104 Reagan Dr. Lunch box provided. More info here.
April 8: Candidate forum for District Attorney candidates, 6:30-8 p.m., Plaza Road Academy, 1000 Anderson St. Zoom entry via QR code on flier.
April 9: Inaugural Queen City Jam Clash (“Which decade produced the greatest Black music?” 4-9 p.m., Gateway Village Promenade, 900 W. Trade St., free. More info here.
April 9: Money Magnets Club, “Making Business Beautiful,” 2 p.m., virtual. Info & registration here. Flier here.
April 14: Candidate Rob Hillman meet & greet, 7 p.m., virtual.
April 14: Play 60 day camp during spring break, grades 2-5, Freedom Park, 10:45 a.m. at soccer field near tennis court; free. Register here.
April 19: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 8:50-11 a.m. Info and registration here.
April 21: Money Magnets Club, “The Business of Music Business, in-person 6 p.m., Ophelia Garmon-Brown Community Center, 2647 Freedom Dr. RSVP here. Flier here.
April 21: Urban League Central Carolinas Annual Gala, 6 p.m., UNCC Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets $200 and up here. Details here.
April 21: League of Women Voters panel discussion on teacher retention efforts and impact of 50% funding for the state’s plan, virtual, 7 p.m. Register here.
April 21: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance discussion, “Increasing Social Capital for Youth Workshop,” 4 p.m., free. Register here.
April 30: Black Political Caucus Annual Fundraising Gala, NOTE: Tickets sold out. There will be opportunities to purchase ad space for the program book. Send an email to [email protected].
May 2: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 12:50-3 p.m. Info and registration here.
May 17: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 8:50-11 a.m. Info and registration here.
May 23: MeckDems Unity in 2022 event, 6-8 p.m. Heist Brewery, 1030 Woodward Ave. Tickets $50-$1,000 here.
June 23-26: MeckMIN Summer Interfaith Youth Camp for those 10th-12th grade. Register here.
July 18-23: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to the Gulf Coast for casino attractions.
Sept. 12-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to Cincinnati for Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – and a casino.
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News & Handouts
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BlkTech Interactive 4-1
CharMeck Chronicle 4-1
Dirt Road PAC 3-31
Goodwill Industries 4-5
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 3-30
Queen City Time Bank 4-5
UNCC Urban Institute 3-31
Urban League 3-31