UNCC Prof. Julian Montoro-Rodriguez sent in details and a fact sheet on the Build Back Better Act.

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Nov. 6: Ribbon cutting 10 a.m., grand opening 3-6 p.m., movie night until 9, for the city-owned open space to mark “The Ritz,” the last movie theater built in Charlotte exclusively for African Americans, which closed in 1971 and was later demolished. Explanation of funding and objectives for the space, as presented to City Council Aug. 9, is here. RSVP here. For further information, contact Erin Chantry by e-mail.

Nov. 8: Fundraiser and discussion of “rural voter research and strategy to amplify rural voices,” Zoom, 7-8 p.m. Register here.

Nov. 23: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, virtual, 7 p.m.

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July 18-23: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to the Gulf Coast for casino attractions.

Sept. 12-16: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn to Cincinnati for Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – and a casino.

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Alma Adams 10-28 10-31 11-2 11-2 11-2

Nasif Majeed 10-27

Natasha Marcus 10-29

Joyce Waddelll 11-1

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CharMeck Chronicle 11-1

Dirt Road PAC 10-27

Goodwill Industries 10-27 11-2

NC Dept. of Health & Human Services 10-29

New Rural Project 10-29 11-2

UNCC Urban Institute 10-28