Early Voting locations are listed in this Black Political Caucus handout, which includes the group’s endorsements in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary.

Applications are due Sept. 15 for Blumenthal Emerging Leaders program open to high school juniors and seniors, with a focus on those interested in the business side of the arts. Info here.

Upcoming Events

Through Oct. 19: The 2015 Soul of Philanthropy exhibit returns to the city, Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr.

Aug. 26: First weekly meeting of a 12-week computer training class, 11 a.m.-noon, 3114 Bank St. on the campus of Marie G. Davis School in building H (behind the school). More here.

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.

Aug. 28: Charlotte Gives Black campaign. More here.

Aug. 30: Fishfry fundraiser for candidate Charlene Henderson, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., New Covenant Bibleway Church, 1321 Capps Hill Mine Rd.

Sept. 6: Voting canvass in Precinct 25, open to the public, 9:23 a.m., from Delta Center, 5408 Beatties Ford Rd.

Sept. 9: Understanding the Soul of Money, Animating the Soul of Philanthropy, free, 5:30 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. Tickets here.

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: Centennial Celebration of Huntersville Rosenwald School #2 (Little School), 1-5 p.m., 508 Dellwood Dr., Huntersville. Register here.

Sept. 20: A Vibe Called Fresh, 1-7 p.m., 1600 W. Trade St.

Sept. 20: 19th Annual Lake Norman Empowerment Festival, free, 5 p.m., Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius.

Sept. 27: Emergency Rsponders Fair on emergency readiness, free, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 5408 Beatties Ford Rd. Register here.

Oct. 2: C.W. Williams Community Health Center’s Women’s Health & Doctor Recognition Fundraising Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Revelry North End, 701 Keswick Ave. #110. Tickets $100 here. Sponsorship package here.

Oct. 4: Delta Days in the City: A Social Action Conference, 9.a.m.-1 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Conference Center, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd.

Oct. 10-13: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Washington, D.C., $599.

Oct. 18: Alma Adams’ 30th Annual Mad Hattitude Luncheon & Hat Auction.

Oct. 25: Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., fee, 3351 Griffith St. Register by Aug. 30.

Nov. 15: TD Elder Trail Blazer Award lunch, 11 a.m., Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr.

Dec. 8-12: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Lancaster Show Trip & the Dutch Country, $775.

2026

June 22-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Chicago, $785.

Aug. 25-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $469.

Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.

Alma Adams 8-20 8-21 8-26

Joyce Waddell 8-27

DonnaMarie Woodson 8-22

Governments, Nonprofits, etc.

Goodwill Industries 8-26

Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 8-25

Money Magnets Club 8-27

NAACP 8-22 8-24 8-26 8-26

Obama Foundation 8-22

Profound Gentlemen 8-20

Sol Nation 8-22

UNCC Urban Institute 8-21

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

Gantt Center

League of Women Voters

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