Patrick Chang, a Forum regular from 2013, was in his native Jamaica just before Hurricane Melissa devastated his homeland. Chang writes that he will remain in Charlotte but is "doing what I can from here raising awareness and funds." His sister, also a longtime Charlotte resident, is associated with ... Continue Reading →

Rep. Alma Adams continues her "Charlotte Matters" webinar series Thursday, Oct. 30 with "Hunger Matters" Register here. More info here. Registration for the Nov. 6 "Housing Matters" webinar is here. The Forum will not meet Tuesday, Nov. 4, on Election Day. Please vote!! Democracy depends on ... Continue Reading →

Jackie Edwards Walton announced that the Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center, 1406 Beatties Ford Rd., has openings for free and reduced cost training. Contact Frances Hall at 980-349-4067. Upcoming Events Oct. 23: County Commissioners Chair Mark Jerrell community meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., ... Continue Reading →

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 ... Continue Reading →

The 2024 State of the County Health Report is here. Upcoming Events Through Oct. 19: The 2015 Soul of Philanthropy exhibit returns to the city, Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr. Oct. 8: Free virtual webinar on breast health, wellness and awareness, 7-8 p.m. Register here. Flyer ... Continue Reading →

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 ... Continue Reading →

Robin Emmons announced she had met signature requirements to run as an unaffiliated candidate for City Council District 3 on the Nov. 4 ballot. Yvette Townsend-Ingram announced, misleadingly, that the Nov. 4 transit tax referendum would allow voters "to decide whether or not you want to give one ... Continue Reading →

Arthur Griffin announced a Sept. 27 celebration at 10:30 a.m. to mark the renaming of the Kuralt Center on Billingsley Road in honor of Catherine M. Wilson, first African American program administrator at the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services. Details here. Register here. Upcoming ... Continue Reading →

The Forum did not meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9 due to Primary Election Day. On Sept. 19, the Forum returns to candidates with CMS candidates for District 1: Melissa Easley, Bill Fountain, Charlitta Hatch; and District 6: Toni Emehel, Anna London, Justin Shealy. Applications are due Sept. 15 for ... Continue Reading →

The Forum will not meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9 due to Primary Election Day. Early voting ends Saturday. Locations are listed in this Black Political Caucus handout, which includes the group's endorsements in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary. Laura Cooper announced a petition to N.C. legislators to ... Continue Reading →