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Ev Dove sent in an article on ways “to turn the tide of violence back” that she wrote for the Nov. 9-12, 2023 UNC Black Alumni Reunion program.
Upcoming Events in 2026
Jan. 8: “Sharing Hope,” from National Alliance on Mental Illness Charlotte, 5:30-7 p.m., free, food, 1930 Abbott St. Suite 403. Register here.
Jan. 15: Drop-in night at Queen City Robotics, 4-7 p.m., 2102 Cambridge Beltway Dr, Suite B. Info and free tickets here.
Jan. 31: Voices of Disability Film Showcase, 6-10 p.m., CPCC, 1206 Elizabeth Ave. Sponsor info here.
Feb. 5: “Sharing Hope,” from National Alliance on Mental Illness Charlotte, 5:30-7 p.m., free, food, 1930 Abbott St. Suite 403. Register here.
Feb. 22: Black History Concert by Delta Ensemble & Omega Men’s Ensemble, 3-4:30 p.m., Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church, 3425 Nevin Rd.
April 26: Queen City Culture Film Festival, from 2 p.m., 9110 Kings Parade Blvd. Details here.
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 12-12 12-15 12-16 12-17 12-19
Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler 12-17
Joyce Waddell 12-22
Governments, Nonprofits, etc.
CMS Building Program 12-12
Carolina Youth Coalition 12-19
Charlotte Airport Connections newsletter 12-17
Charlotte Skilled to Build program 12-19
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 12-15
Money Magnets Club 12-16
NAACP 12-12 12-13 12-17 12-17 12-18 12-19 12-20 12-22
NC Community Action Association 12-23
NC Dept. of Health & Human Services 12-15
Obama Foundation 12-18 12-22 12-23
Read Charlotte 12-18
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