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Dr. Derrick P. Alridge, a former middle and high school teacher and Winthrop graduate, heads a University of Virginia research team seeking to interview, in June, via Zoom or phone, teachers and administrators in Charlotte who taught during the years 1950-1980. The Teachers in the Movement project will archive the oral histories. Participants will receive a certificate and $25 gift card. Send suggestions of interviewees to Kimberly Wilson at D. Wilson Agency in Charlotte by e-mail or phone at 704-612-0131. More on the “Teachers in the Movement” project is here and on YouTube. More on Dr. Aldridge is here. More here.

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Amy Farrell invited students to join the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council. Flier here. More here.

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The Obama Foundation sent in a link to Barack Obama’s commencement address to HBCU graduates. Message here.

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CMPD is offering free academic support in math, English, science, history and Spanish via Zoom call each Tuesday and Thursday from 2-3 p.m. through June 9. Link to call here. Flyer here.

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Steve Johnston wrote a letter to Forum participants explaining his decision to focus on digital Forum service but to step back from attending future meetings until a coronavirus vaccine is available.

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May 19: Congressional Black Caucus “Speak Up & Speak Out” town hall with teachers and educators, 7 p.m. Free. Register here.

May 20: Urban League Job Fair, 10 a.m. Registration closed.

May 20: Profound Gentlemen’s Community Circle, 4 p.m. Details and registration.

May 27: MeckMIN Community Leader Awards Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., likely via Facebook Live. Info here.

May 29: CANCELLED Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Gala fundraiser.

July 12-17: MeckMIN In Our Own Back Yard Interfaith Camp, several one-day offerings during the week for rising 10th-12th graders. Apply.

July 13-18: CANCELLED Winners Plus Agency party trip to Tunica casinos.

Aug. 13: Paint the Town Blue Gala fundraiser for Democratic candidates.

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Alma Adams 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15

Nasif Majeed 5-14

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Goodwill Industries 5-14

Housing & Neighborhood Services 5-15

Knight Foundation 5-13 5-15 5-18

Mecklenburg Board Bulletin 5-14

Misinformation Review 5-13

Urban League 5-14

West Side Connect 5-17