Thelma McKoy, retired history teacher and early champion of Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte, will soon mark her 95th birthday. A remembrance of her work is here.
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The 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, June 17-20. Thursday, Cultural Camp, Elizabeth Elementary for children 5-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Drum Circle and open ceremony, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Thomas & Commonwealth Avenues; Saturday, March, gather 9 a.m., from Grady Cole Center to Thomas & Commonwealth Avenues, Saturday noon-10 p.m., Thomas & Commonwealth Avenues; 1 p.m., tribute to co-founder Isaac Applewhite; 2 p.m., luncheon to honor local, state elected officials and community leaders; Sunday, noon-10 p.m., Thomas & Commonwealth Avenues. Details here. Flier for march here. Lunch flier here; RSVP by e-mail.
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Helen Hope Kimbrough sent in an announcement that the Charlotte Area Fund is conducting a survey in connection with a community needs assessment. Survey, to be completed by June 30, is here. List of thank-you’s available to participants and other details are here.
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Erica Scott sent in an announcement that the Urban League is seeking partners for a community outreach plan to raise Covid-19 vaccine awareness, “to get rid of any misconceptions and fears circled around the vaccine and instead inform people on the benefits of the vaccine in order to promote the health of our citizens.” Questions? E-mail Erica Scott or John Ham. Fliers here and here. More info here.
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Upcoming Events
June 11-12: Carolina Education and Employment Expo, 1-5 p.m, virtual on 11th, in-person on 12th at 2424 N. Davidson St. Register here. Employers and Vendors register here. Flier here. COVID-19 form here. Press release here.
June 15: “American Muslim & Discussion with Adam Zucker – A documentary about being Muslim in the age of Trump” from MeckMin, 6-7:30 p.m. Register here.
June 15: “What’s in Your Suitcase? (Resume Writing)”, 3-4:30 p.m., free, for youth 16-24, a CM library “virtual career cruise.” Register here. Flier here.
June 15: Applicant information session for those who might seek one-year grant awards averaging $25,000 from Unite Charlotte, 11 a.m. Register here. Details here.
June 16: African American Community Foundation Grant Writing Series #7: “Bringing ti All Together”, Zoom. See here for time and registration details.
June 17-20: 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Details above and here.
June 19: Fifty-Plus Dinner, pickup or by delivery from FWC Community Development Center.
June 23: Supportive Housing Communities Virtual Night In fundraiser, 7 p.m. Registration details to follow. To sponsor or donate, e-mail Robin Hancock.
June 24: Open Tables with MeckMin, 6-7:30 p.m, theme: Forgiveness. Register here.
June 30: Applicant information session for those who might seek one-year grant awards averaging $25,000 from Unite Charlotte, 11 a.m. Register here. Details here.
July 13: “Shopping for Tickets (Applying and interviewing)”, 3-4:30 p.m., free, for youth 16-24, a CM library “virtual career cruise.” Register here. Flier here.
Aug. 3: “Learning the Native Language and Customs (Soft Skills)”, 3-4:30 p.m., free, for youth 16-24, a CM library “virtual career cruise.” Register here. Flier here.
Sept. 8: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg Annual “Paint the Town Blue” fundraiser.
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News & Handouts
Joyce Waddell 6-7
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Goodwill Industries 6-3
Knight Foundation 6-6
Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 6-7
NC Dept. of Health & Human Services 6-4
Partners for Parks 6-4
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