Page initiated Sept. 26, 2023 Sarah Belle Mingo Stevenson was born Oct. 26, 1925. She died Sept. 26, 2023. A Charlotte Observer remembrance is here. Other media reports included those from WFAE, the Charlotte Post, WSOC-TV, WCNC-TV, WBTV, Queen City News and QCityMetro, More on Stevenson’s life ... Continue Reading →
Women who helped move all women forward
March 12, 2019 What is the path toward community well-being? How do women arrive at a place of equal footing with men in society and community life? How is racial justice pursued? For those who wait for justice, how much is enough waiting? How do you keep going? What worked for you? These last ... Continue Reading →
N.C. Bishop Michael Curry to head national Episcopal Church
June 27, 2015 Tuesday Forum regular Martha Alexander, left, was on the dais Saturday as Fr. Michael Curry, bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, spoke to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church after his election as 27th presiding bishop of the national church. Curry, 62, has served in ... Continue Reading →
Post-election comment: N.C. Rep. Martha Alexander
Nov. 20, 2012 N.C. Rep. Martha Alexander, who lost her bid for an 11th term in the N.C. House this month, thanked Forum participants for their support over the years. ... Continue Reading →
Candidates for N.C. House, Senate address Forum
Sept. 25, 2012 Candidates for N.C. House seats addressed the Forum Tuesday. Senate candidate Dan Clodfelter was unable to attend the Sept. 18 session, so joined them today. While it is Forum policy to invite all candidates on the ballot, all of those who attended are Democrats, and none were ... Continue Reading →