Upcoming Events
Jan. 31: Voices of Disability Film Showcase, 6-10 p.m., CPCC, 1206 Elizabeth Ave. Sponsor info here.
Feb. 1-28: QCityMetro’s Black History Month calendar.
Feb. 4: Election Hub’s nonpartisan election education session, 6-7:30 p.m., Independence Regional Regional Library, 6000 Conference Dr. Info and registration here.
Feb. 4-March 18: Civics 101 miniseries on local government, Feb. 4-March 18 at Government Center, $60. Info and registration here. More 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. 10: Nonpartisan candidate forum for sheriff, commissioners and appelate and trial judges, 6-8:30 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. Info and registration here.
Feb. 12: Nonpartisan candidate forum for U.S. Congress and NC General Assembly, 6-8:30 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. Info and registration here.
Feb. 21: “Born Brilliant: The Genius We Inherit,” a Black History celebration by Black Child Development-Carolinas, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., West Charlotte High School, 2219 Senior Dr.
Feb. 22: Black History Concert by Delta Ensemble & Omega Men’s Ensemble, 3-4:30 p.m., Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church, 3425 Nevin Rd.
Feb. 28: African American Heritage Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. More info here.
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.
July 10: 2026 Pride Awards, noon, Ritz Carllton. Sponnsorships and tickets here.
Aug. 25-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $469.
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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.
Greater Thoughts by Robert Collins, the “radio show dedicated to transforming your mindset and elevating your life.” Listen live on Thursdays at 8 a.m. at Charlotte-based wdrbmedia’s website. Archive here.
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