Building Black generational wealth through development
– – – 04/15/26 Good morning, Tuesday morning I spent an hour or so hearing three Charlotte real estate developers talk about their experiences as among the few Black folks to practice their craft. It was a thought-provoking discussion at the weekly Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, which ... Continue Reading →
Dr. Blanche Penn: Do homework, then push push push for change
– – – – – Below is a major portion of the Forum meeting as broadcast live to Facebook today by Ché Abdullah. ... Continue Reading →
‘Charlotte Sound’: Music veterans talk about place, story, church
Feb. 24, 2026 Among the questions What makes the Charlotte sound unique? How do you connect with youth to continue the music tradition? Black music has been diluted. What factors have contributed? Might there be political messages in the music? What makes for a hit? Do ... Continue Reading →
‘Imagine, A city without prejudice. A city without poverty.’
Feb. 17, 2026 ... Continue Reading →
Do community plans reflect residents’ needs?
Nov. 18, 2026 Monifa Drayton this morning presented information about land uses built into some of the area plans under City Council consideration. She said that, in some of her neighbors' views, the plans pile more unsavory commercial and industrial development on parts of the city that have long ... Continue Reading →
Funeral for James E. Ferguson II
Aug. 7, 2025 A Celebration of the Life of James E. Ferguson II was held Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at The Park Church, 6029 Beatties Ford Rd., with visitation at 11 a.m. and service at noon. A public memorial and reception titled “Closing Arguments: Honoring His Legacy-Remembering Our Friend,” was ... Continue Reading →
Group brings marriage walk to Charlotte in August
July 29, 2025 Coach Martez Layton, Dr. Woodrina Layton, and Ronnie and Shamari DeVoe addressed the Forum about their 7th Annual Married for Life Walk, to be held Aug. 22-24 at Truist Field in downtown Charlotte. Ticket package prices per couple, including fees and sales tax, range from $169 to ... Continue Reading →
Graham pursues a ‘way forward’ to end America’s embedded racism
June 3, 2025 In 2015, Malcolm Graham in many ways became head of an extended family grieving over the loss of their sister and family member. Cynthia Graham Hurd and eight others were murdered during a Blble Study at Emanuel Church in Charleston, where Malcolm and his siblings grew up. More Bible ... Continue Reading →
Sheroes supporting families in fear of ICE roundups
May 20, 2025 Fear. Fear that government agents will, in their zeal to enforce immigration law, leave lasting emotional damage to innocent children. Fear that whereabouts of undocumented loved ones will be impossible to determine for the weeks between their arrest and when their whereabouts can ... Continue Reading →
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