Upcoming Events
Through Jan. 23: Delta Sigma Theta is accepting, from local nonprofits, requests for 2026 charitable contributions to support women and girls’ economic empowerment or overall physical and mental health. Info and application here.
Jan. 14: Community feedback session on “The Circle of Humanity: Monuments for Unity and Remembrance,” 5:30-7 p.m., Shalom Park. 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. 17: King luncheon, noon, free, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Few seats remain.
Jan. 19: MLK Holiday Breakfast, 8 a.m., $45, Convention Center. Register here.
Jan. 19 StriveCLT Day of Service, noon-3 p.m., Southside Homes
Jan. 20: Aisha Dew fundraiser, 6 p.m., Chima Steakhouse, 139 S. Tryon St.
Jan. 22: Community feedback session on “The Circle of Humanity: Monuments for Unity and Remembrance,” 5:30-7 p.m., 401 N. McDowell St. Register here.
Jan. 24: Discussion of Victoria Christopher Murray’s historical fiction novel “Harlem Rhapsody,” UNCC Cone Center Lucas Room, 9025. University Blvd. Details and registration here.
Jan. 26: Alma Adams campaign kickoff, 6-8 p.m., Middle C Jazz, 300 S. Brevard St. Register here.
Jan. 27: Circle of Humanity: An International Holocause Remembrance Day & Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event, 7-8:45 p.m., Queens University of Charlotte. Register here.
Jan. 29: State of the District update from U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, 7 p.m., free, Truist Auditorium, New Science Center, Johnson C. Smith University. RSVP here.
Jan. 29: Menopause Part 1, 7-8 p.;m. via Zoom. Registration here.
Jan. 31: Voices of Disability Film Showcase, 6-10 p.m., CPCC, 1206 Elizabeth Ave. Sponsor info here.
Feb. 4-March 18: Civics 101 miniseries on local government, Feb. 4-March 18 at Government Center, $60. Info and registration 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.
Announcements will no longer carry links to other local and national organizations’ newsletters or other material received by e-mail., unless or until a person or persons willing to take ownership of the task volunteers. If this announcement sparks your interest in providing this 2- to 10-hour-per-week reader service, e-mail Steve Johnston.
As the Forum finds or is directed to locations where an originator archives newsletters, the Forum will create a standing list of such organizations and include links to those archives. Any list will take the form used below for local “Podcasts” and “Organizations’ Events Calendars” below.
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