Emily Jakobsen, visiting from Chicago, announced that Change.Org is piloting an app to help voters identify electoral candidates who fit their beliefs. The app is here. Flier about scheduling a 30-minute feedback session is here. Schedule session here.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 19: The 2015 Soul of Philanthropy exhibit‘s final day, 2-5 p.m., Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr.
Oct. 16: Community conversation on Black philanthropy, 6 p.m. Charlottte Museum of History.
Oct. 18: Alma Adams’ 30th Annual Mad Hattitude Luncheon & Hat Auction, 11:30-2 p.m., Le Meridien Charlotte, 555 S. McDowell St., Register here.
Oct. 19: International Minority Coalition Annual Gala, 6-10 p.m., 1610 Alleghany St.
Oct. 20 NC. Supt. “Mo” Green speaking during CMS Partnership Meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Conference Center, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. Flier here. Register here.
Oct. 23: County District 4 community meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Veterans Park, 2136 Central Ave. Register here.
Oct. 25: Expungement Clinic, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., fee, 3351 Griffith St. Register by Aug. 30.
Oct. 25: LitFest at Renaissance West, noon-2 p.m., free, 5712 Leake St.
Oct. 27: School board candidate forum, 7-8 p.m., free, virtual and at WFAE Uptown, 301 E, 7th St. Register here. Background on candidates here.
Oct. 28: Board Basics: A Community Engagement Neighborhood Training, 6 p.m., Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. Register here,
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. Tickets 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. 15: “Turn Up for College, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Harding University High School, 2001 Alleghany St. Register by Nov. 8 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.
Alma Adams 10-10
Joyce Waddell 10-9
Governments, Nonprofits, etc.
Goodwill Industries 10-14
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 10-9 10-13
Nourish Up 10-14
Queen.City Robotics Alliance 10-15
New Rural Project 10-8
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