Kathleen Evans announced the near-completion of a ATT-Dell “Connected Learning Center” to help people “complete schoolwork, apply for jobs, research colleges, find housing, manage healthcare, and communicate with loved ones.” Announced in April, Evans said the souped-up computer lab, training and workforce development site is scheduled to formally open at the Urban League, 740 W 5th St., the week of Oct. 6. More information here.
Carrie Nelson passed along information on a clinical study of a new flu vaccine. Nelson’s note here details here. The Forum takes no position on the safety or efficacy of this clinical research.
Upcoming Events
Through Oct. 19: The 2015 Soul of Philanthropy exhibit returns to the city, Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr.
Oct. 1: “Tech in CLT” PowerMixer, 6-9 p.m., Tabbris Innovation Center, 1300 South Blvd Unit D. Register here.
Oct. 2: C.W. Williams Community Health Center’s Women’s Health & Doctor Recognition Fundraising Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Revelry North End, 701 Keswick Ave. #110. Tickets sold out. Details here.
Oct. 4: Delta Days in the City: A Social Action Conference, 9.a.m.-1 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Conference Center, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd.
Oct. 4: McCrorey Heights Homecoming, 3:30 p.m., First Baptist-West, 1801 Oaklawn Ave.
Oct. 4: Headstone cleaning at Matthews Cemetery, 9 a.m.-noon, 291 Pleasant Hill Dr., Matthews. Registration closed.
Oct. 4: Fundraiser for small culinary business incubator Lucille Kitchen, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 2300 Beatties Ford Rd. Tickets $100 here. Flier here.
Oct, 4-5: Space Apps Challenge Charlotte, 8 a.m-8:30 p.m. both days, free, Sullenberger Aviation Museum, 4108 Minuteman Way. Register here.
Oct. 5: School board candidate forum, 2-4 p.m., Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Rd.
Oct. 8: Free virtual webinar on breast health, wellness and awareness, 7-8 p.m. Register here. Flyer here.
Oct. 8: AstraZeneca free lung screenings, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 3216 CPCC Harris Campus Dr. Sign up here.
Oct. 10-13: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Washington, D.C., $599.
Oct. 11: 2025 “We Are Public Schools Summit,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CPCC Elizabeth Avenue campus. Info here. Register here. Flier here.
Oct. 11: “Beyond Birth Control,” 4-6 p.m., $44, 3114 Bank St. Bldg. H
Oct. 11: Bethlehem Center/Alliance Center for Education Family Reunion, 11 a.m.,-3 p.m. Camp Greene Park, 1221 Alleghany st, RSVP here.
Oct. 11: Attic sale, car show and blood drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Presbyterian, 2600 Beatties Ford Rd.
Oct. 14: “Courage to Speak, Power to Act: A conversation on Domestic Violence,” a Delta Sigma Theta event, 7 p.m., virtual. Register here. Flier here.
Oct. 16: Community conversation on Black phianthropy, 6 p.m. Charlottte Museum of History.
Oct. 18: Alma Adams’ 30th Annual Mad Hattitude Luncheon & Hat Auction.
Oct. 20 NC. Supt. “Mo” Green speaking during Friendship Missionary Baptist Church’s CMS Partnership Meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Church Conference Center, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. For information, send e-mail to Carlenia Ivory-Cantey.
Oct. 25: Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., fee, 3351 Griffith St. Register by Aug. 30.
Nov. 13: Hops & Bots Fundraiser for Queen City Robotics Alliance, 5:30-8 p.m., NoDa Brewing, 150 W 32nd St. Tickets $60-$600 and info here.
Nov. 13: Rhythm & Roots: Jazz, Blues and the Power of Black Giving, 7 p.m, Carolina Theatre, 230 N. Tryon St. Sponsorship opportunities here.
Nov. 15: TD Elder Trailblazer award luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $60, Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. More info here. Honorees here.
Nov. 20: MeckMIN’s Mecklenburg Interfaith Friendsgiving, 6 p.m., Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Rd.
Dec. 8-12: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Lancaster Show Trip & the Dutch Country, $775.
2026
June 22-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Chicago, $785.
Aug. 25-27: Diamond Tours trip with Dr. Blanche Penn and Petronila Clark to Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip, $469.
Candidates, Elected Officials, Etc.
Jasmine Crockett 9-30
Governments, Nonprofits, etc.
Carolina Youth Coalition 9-30
Council for Children’s Rights 9-24
Goodwill Indusrties 10-1
NAACP 9-25 9-26 9-27 9-29 9-30 10-1 10-1
New Rural Project 9-25
Queen City Robotics Alliance 9-25
Read Charlotte 9-25
Renaissance West Community Initiative 9-25. Annual report online here.
UNCC Urban Institute 9-25
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