Sept. 16, 2020 U.S. Rep. Alma Adams recounted the life work of Sarah Stevenson in a speech this morning on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Perhaps the greatest honor she continues to bestow on us..." Rep. Adams said, "is wisdom. Not only her wisdom but the wisdom of the ... Continue Reading →
‘Ms. Sarah Mingo Stevenson Day’
Sept. 15, 2020 At its meeting this evening, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners declared the day 'Ms. Sarah Mingo Stevenson Day.' The proclamation was signed by Board Chairman George Dunlap. ... Continue Reading →
Update on Sarah Stevenson
The following is a note written today by Sarah Stevenson’s younger sister Elloree. Her Sept. 2 update on Mrs. Stevenson's condition is here. Further updates from Elloree Erwin will be shared as they are available. Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 5:25 pm Good afternoon all. I was able to talk with Sarah a ... Continue Reading →
Update on Sarah Stevenson
The following is a note written today by Sarah Stevenson’s younger sister Elloree. Elloree said she had not been able to speak by phone with Sarah for about two weeks until a nurse put her through this morning. Sarah is in quarantine at a care facility in Charlotte. The nurse did not say how long ... Continue Reading →
March 17, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 12:30 p.m. The Forum’s facilitators agreed Tuesday morning to suspend Forum meetings until further notice. The facilitators will meet with co-founder Sarah Stevenson again on March 31 to review public advisories at that time on how to protect community health during ... Continue Reading →
March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020 The Tuesday Forum meeting has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Decisions are pending about future meetings during this coronavirus pandemic. The announcements include notices of cancellations and postponements received thus far. The Forum website's current ... Continue Reading →
A time for fellowship and games
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A party for Sarah Stevenson on her 94th
Oct. 29, 2019 The Forum took time out today to mark the 94th birthday of a woman who co-founded the Forum more than 40 years ago, who helped guide her adopted community through desegregation, and who has inspired generations of Charlotte residents to pick up the mantle of leadership. Sarah Belle ... Continue Reading →
Second Ward Gym murals are complete
Feb. 7, 2019 An event at the old Second Ward High School gym today marked the completion of murals created by Charlotte artist Tommie Robinson. The murals depict life at Second Ward High when it was a focal point of teen life in Charlotte's Brooklyn neighborhood. Two local news outlets published ... Continue Reading →
Christmas Party 2018
Dec. 18, 2018 Friends shared a breakfast catered by Friendship Trays. Dr. Thomas Moore played and sang and accompanied the festivities. Natheley McElrath led the group in games. Mary Johnson announced that the 2018 donations to the Coffee Pot Fund in excess of the cost of supplies would be ... Continue Reading →
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