Upcoming Events
June 5: Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Multifamily + Supplier Hiring Event, 1-6 p.m., South Blvd Library, 4429 South Blvd. Info here. Register here.
June 6: “Pottstown Memories with MeckRoots,” recorded oral histories from eight longtime residents, 5-7 p.m., David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
June 7: Juneteenth Jazz Festival, 2-7 p.m., 2613 Hutchison McDonald Rd. Tickets $70.65-$1,432.52 here.
June 9: Panel moderated by Shamaiye Haynes on “Community Schools Model: A community perspective,” 6-8 p.m., Caldwell Presbyterian Church, 1609 E. 5th St. More info here.
June 11: Mental Health America Partner Summit, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., University City Public Library., 5528 Waters Edge Village Dr. RSVP here.
June 12: “Getting to know your elected officials town hall, 6:7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal School, 750 E. 9th St. Info here.
June 21: Juneteenth Celebration on the Historic West End Corridor: An Ode to West Fest, 2-6 p.m., Senior Drive in front of West Charlotte High School. Info and free tickets here.
June 23: Cleanup on West Boulevard. More information pending.
June 24-27: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church civil rights tour to Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery, $440 plus hotel reservations.
June 30: “Let’s Talk Education” panel discussion, virtual, 6:20 p.m. More info and register.
July 12-16. NAACP Convention, Charlotte. Presentation and documents here.
July 21-23: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Charleston, $450.
July 26: Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 3351 Griffith St. Register by May 31.
Aug. 9: Back to School Community Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine, C.W. Williams Community Health Center, 3333 Wilkinson Blvd. Vendor packet here. Volunteer form here.
Aug. 25-28: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Myrtle Beach, $630.
Sept. 12: Urban League Awards Gala, 6-10 p.m., Black Tie, The Westin.
Sept. 16-18: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip., $469.
Oct. 10-13: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Washington, D.C., $599.
Oct. 25: Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 3351 Griffith St. Register by Aug. 30.
Dec. 8-12: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Lancaster Show Trip & the Dutch Country, $775.
Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.
Governments, Nonprofits, etc.
Carolina Youth Coalition 5-30
Center for Community Transitions 6-2
CharMeck Chronicle 6-1
Goodwill Industries 5-28 6-1 6-3
MeckEd 5-30
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 6-3
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 6-2
NC Community Action Association 5-30 6-2
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