The Forum did not meet today. The next meeting will be Jan. 10, 2023.

Sarah Stevenson’s sister Elloree Erwin writes: “Please share with… Tuesday Forum participants MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR. Also share our many thanks for their prayers and good wishes this past year.”

Upcoming Events

Jan. 19: Alma Adams’ “State of the District” and ceremonial swearing-in, 7 p.m., Chambers High, 7600 IBM Dr. Signup here.

Jan. 21: Council of Elders Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Anderson St. Pre-register here.

Feb. 1-March 8: League of Women Voters Civics 101 program. Info here.

Feb. 25: Pride Magazine Awards and “Day Ball” gala, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Westin. Tickets $324.21. Info and tickets here.

April 10-14: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark for Myrtle Beach Show Trip, $675.

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 12-14 12-20

Natasha Marcus 12-16

Joyce Waddell 12-20

Nonprofits & Governments

Council for Children’s Rights 12-15 12-20

Dirt Road PAC 12-19

Goodwill Industries 12-19 12-20

Knight Foundation 12-19

MeckEd 12-20

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 12-19

Obama Foundation 12-14

Read Charlotte 12-14 12-20

UNCC Urban Institute 12-15