Barbara Cole sent in info about how to promote the HR40 Reparation Bill. Flier here. Info on act here. Info on California Reparations Task Force here.
Upcoming Events
June 14-Aug. 9: Summer webinar series aimed at students on “food and nutrition security, federal nutrition assistance programs, COVID-19 policy implications, and nutrition equity,” 4-5 p.m. More info here. Register here.
June 22: “Growth vs Gentrification: Stop or Embrace it?” a panel discussion, 6-7:30 p.m., Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Rd.
June 22: Rally at Government Center to protest proposed electric power rate increases, 6 p.m. Hearing, 7 p.m.
June 24: Community Outreach Day at FWC Community Development Center, free, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 301 N. Polk St. Pineville.
June 29: Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) with update on 2023 farm bill and food programs like SNAP and TANF, 11 a.m., Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Rd. Register here.
June 29: Community discussion of Mecklenburg County Behavioral Health Strategii Action Plan, 6:30-8 p.m.via Zoom. Voluntary registration here. More info here.
July 6: Follow-up conversation on ideas to place before Gov. Cooper’s upcoming listening session on what ought to be in an Environmental Justice Executive Order, 6-7:30 p.m. at QC Family Tree, 2916 Parkway Ave. Meeting organized by Catawba Riverkeeper Policy Manager Ryan Carter.
July 15: Indaba on safety on the Beatties Ford Road corridor.
July 15: Second Ward High School Centennial Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 710 MLK Jr. Blvd. Tickets free but registration required here.
July 15: A Vibe Outside, 3-8 p.m.,1600 W. Trade St.
Aug. 4: Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala awards event, 6 p.m., Charlotte Marriott City Center. Individual $200 tickets here. Table sponsorships here.
Aug. 18-19: MeckMIN Interfaith Youth Summit for middle and high schoolers to “learn about each other’s traditions and serve our local community.” Register here.
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 and Others
Alma Adams 6-19
Natasha Marcus 6-16
Nasif Majeed 6-16
Joyce Waddell 6-19
Nonprofits and Governments
City Startup Labs 6-20
Council for Children’s Righs 6-19
Knight Foundation 6-15
Money Magnets Club 6-20
New Rural Project 6-17