MeckEd, the education advocacy nonprofit that dates from a 1991 merger of four nonprofits, announced that it would cease operations Aug. 31. Its website has been removed from the Internet. More from WFAE here.
Rosie O’Rear invited all to join the Guardrails, a local group associated with Indivisible Charlotte, has been gathering to “make good trouble” with signs each Thursday from 8-9 a.m. at the Allegra Westbrooks library, 2412 Beatties Ford Rd., “urging motorists to support Democracy. We are exercising our right to free speech, urging our government to remain fair and just, and to protect our right to vote.”
Upcoming Events
Through Oct. 19: The 2015 Soul of Philanthropy exhibit returns to the city, Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr.
Aug. 25-28: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Myrtle Beach, $630.
Aug. 28: Listening session on transit plan and tax referendum, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St.; free parking available. More information and to sign up.
Sept. 12: Urban League Awards Gala, 6-10 p.m., Black Tie, The Westin.
Sept. 16-18: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $469.
Sept. 19: Applications due for the April 2026 Debutante Cotillion sponsored by the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Rules, fees and online application here.
Sept. 20: 19th Annual Lake Norman Empowerment Festival, free, 5 p.m., Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius.
Oct. 10-13: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Washington, D.C., $599.
Oct. 25: Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., fee, 3351 Griffith St. Register by Aug. 30.
Dec. 8-12: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Lancaster Show Trip & the Dutch Country, $775.
Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.
Reneé Perkins Johnson 8-8
Joyce Waddell 8-11
Governments, Nonprofits, etc.
Goodwill Industries 8-6 8-11 8-12
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 8-11
NC Community Action Association 8-6
New Rural Project 8-6
Nourish Up 8-12
Pride Magazine 8-8
Renaissance West Community Initiative 8-11
Podcasts
Audio and/or video resources mentioned by Forum presenters or participants as of possible interest to Forum participants:
Autism in Color, by La Becky Roe and Chavon Robinson, interviews with parents dealing with children on the spectrum. First published April 20, 2021.
Fordcast with Jim Rico by James Giavonni Lockhart, Charlotte-focused monologues about issues people don’t want to talk about. First published March, 29, 2025.
Strong Place with Mental Health America Central Carolinas Executive Director Ayo Johnson, on YouTube. First published July 2024.
Organizations’ Event Calendars
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Charlotte Alumnae Chapter
Women’s Business Center of Charlotte
U.S. Congress office hours
12th District – Alma Adams
Main office: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, 10815 David Taylor Dr, Suite 100
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, North Meck Regional Library
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Cabarrus County Govt. Center
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., North Meck Regional Library
14th District – Tim Moore
8th District – Mark Harris