The Forum met, but the scribe was not in earshot. The following matters were e-mailed in.
Keiba Young announced that InReach will use a Speedway Charities grant for one-time assistance to families with a child with developmental disabilities who are experiencing eviction, foreclosure, homeless or interrupted utlility service. Flier here. Eligibility requirements here.
Karine Apollon announced that the Reading Partners project will leave Charlotte at the end of the school year. Announcement here. Summary report here.
Upcoming events
Jan. 10: MeckEd professional development. Fee $30.
Jan. 10: MMA Mentor 101 Training, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Carole Hoefener Center, 615 E. 6th St. Free. Register here.
Jan. 11: Mental Health America legislative breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., St. John’s Baptist, 300 Hawthorne Lane. Register here.
Jan. 11: Court College applications due.
Jan. 15: League of Women Voters, 6:30-8 p.m., 1817 Central Ave. Speaker: Dr. Gina Navarrete on “Can the U.S. Afford to Get Rid of Immigrants?” More info here.
Jan. 17: Mayor’s Mentoriing Alliance Awards event, 6-8 p.m., 3646 Central Ave.
Jan. 21: MLK Holiday Breakfast, 7 a.m. Convention Center. $40. Proceeds to McCrorey YMCA.
Jan. 24: Alma Adams State of the District event, 6-8 p.m. 2601 E. 7th St. RSVP.
Jan. 26: Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, International Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Second Calvary Church, 114 Nelson Ave. Tickets $20 from Juanita Miller at 704-807-3863.
Jan. 28: Discussion with Richard Rothstein, author of “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America,” 6 p.m., First Baptist Church-West, 1801 Oaklawn Ave. Details on free copies of book here. Website here.
Jan. 30: Mentor Mingle, 6-8 p.m., Heist Brewery, 2909 N. Davidson St. Free, RSVP here.
Jan. 31: “Making N.C. Count: A Statewide Convening for 2020 Census Preparation, Raleigh. Register here. Info on travel stipends for Charlotte nonprofits, Stacy Carless by e-mail.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2: My Brother’s Keeper event.
Feb 2: Community conversation about sharing stories for social change, 2-4 p.m., with poet Terrance Hayes.
Feb. 6: MeckEd professional development. Fee $30.
Feb. 6: MeckEd professional development “Beyond race: Teaching social justice in 2019.” Fee $30.
Feb. 22: Justice Initiatives summit on raise the age. Register here.
March 6: MeckEd professional development. Fee $30.
April 3: MeckEd professional development. Fee $30.
July 15-20: Biloxi/New Orleans Casino trip.
News & Handouts
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