Upcoming events Sept. 28: NC Dept. of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprises outreach meeting about contracting opportunities, 10 a.m.-noon, 2327 Tipton Dr. More info here. Oct. 1:  Read Charlotte’s “Commit to 80” campaign kickoff, 6-8 p.m., Terrace at Cedar Hill, 800 Westmere Ave. ... Continue Reading →

Jackie Edwards Walton announced Sept. 17 that the Board of Elections is hiring poll workers for early voting sites. More info here. Upcoming events Sept. 21: “Empower, Engage, Elevate: Community Voices in Action,” a Delta Sigma Theta “social action conference focused on issues facing the ... Continue Reading →

Sept. 21: “Empower, Engage, Elevate: Community Voices in Action,” a Delta Sigma Theta “social action conference focused on issues facing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County community,” 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. Sept. 21: Lake Norman Empowerment ... Continue Reading →

Rob Hillman sent in information about  N.C. counties seeking volunteer poll workers. He also noted that the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party and N.C. Democratic Party are now hiring for paid paid positions related to the upcoming election. Upcoming Events Sept. 7: Poverty simulation, 10 ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Events Aug. 24: Charlotte Lit-Fest, noon-2 p.m., Westbrooks Library 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. Info and register here. Aug. 24-25: Family and Friends Weekend, Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell St. Aug. 27: Council for Children’s Rights fundraiser at Truist Field, 6:35 ... Continue Reading →

Mary Johnson sent in a link to a Charlotte Economic Development small business survey here. Upcoming Events Aug. 16-17: Sol Nation’s “Unearthed” environmental justice festival, opening reception, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, 516 E. 15th St. Tickets $40 here. Aug. 17: The Pop Out: Black Teachers Social, ... Continue Reading →

Ché Abdullah sent in an invitation for people to follow the work of the JCSU Health Equity Forum on Facebook “for real time engagement with the work of JCSU's Health Data Equity Team of Dr. Melvin Herring,, Dr. Sabina Otienoburu and Dr. Shana Duncan.” A flyer is here. Three palm cards are here, here ... Continue Reading →

Aug. 2: Urban League Whitney M. Young Awards Gala, 6 p.m. Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St. Info here; $200 tickets here. Aug. 6: National Night Out at Hidden Valley, with Charlotte Symphony presentation honoring “the lost souls of law enforcement," from 5:30 p.m., Tom Hunter Park. Aug. 10: ... Continue Reading →

July 25: Dooby Shop LaSalle Street cleanup, 5-8 p.m. July 27: “Walking on Sunshine Women’s Brunch and Fashion Show,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 229 S. Brevard St. Tickets $25-$50 here. July 27: New North Carolina Project’s Pancakes & Politics, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, ... Continue Reading →

July 17: Power Mixer CLT networking event, 6-9 p.m. Camp North End at Junior Achievement, 1701 N. Graham St. Ste 100, free. More info here. July 25: Dooby Shop LaSalle Street cleanup, 5-8 p.m. July 27: “Walking on Sunshine Women’s Brunch and Fashion Show,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 229 S. Brevard St. ... Continue Reading →