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February 21, 2023

February 21, 2023

Read Charlotte released its annual report.

Upcoming Deadlines

March 24: Delta Sigma Theta online applications due for annual scholarships award to Mecklenburg-resident female and male high-school students and nontraditional students 25 and older. Online application here.

March 31: Applications due from nonprofits and other groups for grants of $1,000-$10,000 for “projects and programs addressing societal disparities experienced by African Americans.” Begin applications here under “grant program name” pulldown of Foundation for Black Philanthropy.

Upcoming Events

Through March 8: League of Women Voters Civics 101 program. Info here.

Feb. 23: Park and Recreation listening session about initial master planning recommendations for Latta Place, free, 6 p.m., Quest at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd., Huntersville. RSVP here. Background here.

Feb. 25: NC Sen. Natasha Marcus town hall, 10-11 a.m., Westbrooks Library 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. and virtual. Register here.

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

March 9: Park and Recreation listening session about initial master planning recommendations for Latta Place, free, 6 p.m., Little Rock Cultural Center, 401 N Myers St. RSVP here. Background here.

March 17-19: Profound Gentlemen Community Impact Assembly. More here.

March 23: Park and Recreation listening session about initial master planning recommendations for Latta Place, free, 6 p.m., South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Rd. RSVP here. Background here.

March 25: Health & Community Affair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendor registration due March 1 here.

April 8: Community Resources Day at Lincoln Heights Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1819 Catherine Simmons Ave.

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

May 19: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards. Details to come.

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

Nasif Majeed 2-16

Natasha Marcus 2-17

Joyce Waddell 2-20

Governments & Nonprofits

Dirt Road PAC 2-17

Goodwill Industries 2-21

Knight Foundation 2-15 2-15

NC Administrative Office of the Courts 2-15 2-17

Read Charlotte 2-21

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