The scribe was absent July 14. The following announcements were sent in.

Sara Langen, a freelance writer with the Penn Stater alumni magazine who is writing an obituary profile of Dr. Vernon Herron, invited Forum participants to share with her for publication any memories or comments “about Vernon and what he was like or about his accomplishments.” E-mail Langen by July 24.

Sharon Holm sent in an announcement of a “Sounds of Summer” event on Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at the Gantt Center. Details here.

Jaye Maxx Alexander sent in the July 13 newsletter from Pat McCrory.

Joyce Waddell sent in her July newsletter.

Dena Diorio sent in her July 13 newsletter.

Carla Cunningham sent in her July 13 newsletter.

Robert Dawkins sent in an appeal for support with a Virtual Lobby Day July 28 in support of the Prohibition of Discriminatory Profiling bill. Details here. Talking points here. Fact sheet here.

Robert Dawkins sent in an invitation to a panel discussion on race and police accountability on Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock AMW Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St. Details here.

Joel Ford sent in his July 7 newsletter.

Charles Thomas sent in an announcement of ImpactU Demo Day on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 5-7:30 p.m. at UNC Charlotte Center City. Details here.