Ché Abdullah sent in an invitation for people to follow the work of the JCSU Health Equity Forum on Facebook “for real time engagement with the work of JCSU’s Health Data Equity Team of Dr. Melvin Herring,, Dr. Sabina Otienoburu and Dr. Shana Duncan.” A flyer is here. Three palm cards are here, here and here.
Upcoming Events
Aug. 10: CMS Back to School Celebration and Family Academy Launch, free, 9 a.m.-noon, McClintock Middle, 1925 Rama Rd., 9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 10-11: MeckMIN Interfaith Youth Summit, for middle and high school students. Register and fee info here.
Aug. 10: 10th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Stratford Richardson YMCA, 1946 West Blvd.. More info here.
Aug. 10: New North Carolina Project’s Pancakes & Politics, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Blvd.
Aug. 13: Charlotte Food and Beverage United meeting, 4-5 p.m., Plaza Midwood Library, 1623 Central Ave.
Aug. 14: Foundation For Black Philanthropy 30th Anniversary Celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, 220 N. Tryon St. Register here.
Aug. 16-17: Sol Nation’s “Unearthed” environmental justice festival, 516 E. 15th St. Opening reception 7 p.m., 516 E 15th St. Tickets $40 here.
Aug. 17: The Pop Out: Black Teachers Social, noon-4 p.m., Society at 229, 229 S. Brevard St. Reservations required here.
Aug. 19: Update on Dillehay Courts apartments redevelopment project, 5:30-8 p.m., Heist Brewery,1030 Woodard Ave.. RSVP here.
Aug. 27: Council for Children’s Rights fundraiser at Truist Field, 6:35 p.m., 324 S. Mint St., with portion of $25 tickets sales purchased here going to Council.
Sept. 1: Battle of the Bands, from 5 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Armory Drive. Tickets here.
Sept. 21: “Empower, Engage, Elevate: Community Voices in Action,” a Delta Sigma Theta “social action conference focused on issues facing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County community,” 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd.
Sept. 21: Lake Norman Empowerment Festival, Smithville Park, 19710 S Ferry St, Cornelius.
Sept. 21: (rescheduled from Sept. 28) Unite for Our Rights! rally and march to promote democracy and encourage informed voting, 10 a.m., First Ward Park.
Oct. 10: City Startup Labs’ 10th Anniversary Breakfast Celebration, 8:30 a.m., free, 2122 Freedom Dr. RSVP here.
Oct. 12: Alma Adams Mad Hattitude Luncheon & Hat Auction, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Le Meridien Hotel North Tower, 555 S. McDowell St.
Oct. 14-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Venitra White-Dean to Charleston, $480.
Nov. 1: Center for Community Transitions fundraising gala, 6 p.m.
Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.
Jeff Jackson 8-5
Natasha Marcus 8-7
Joyce Waddell 8-5
Governments, Nonprofits, etc
CharMeck Chronicle 8-1
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 8-5
Knight Foundation 8-2
Money Magnets Club 8-2
Obama Foundatiion 8-5
Sol Nation 8-7
Urban League 8-5
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 – Jeff Jackson
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday by appt., 700 Parkwood Ave. Charlotte
Monday-Friday, by appt., 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia
8th District – Dan Bishop
Incumbent Dan Bishop, elected in 2022 in a district that did not include any Mecklenburg voters, is not running for re-election. His website lists district offices in Monroe and Salisbury, but not office hours.In November 2024, some Meck voters nearest Union County will be choosing a member of Congress for the 8th.