Aug. 20, 2024 Prospective members of The New Generation of African American Philanthropists are asked for a monetary pledge of just a dollar a day. That's much less, members of Tuesday's panel asserted, than most African-Americans are already committing every day to their kin, their neighbors and ... Continue Reading →
History doesn’t make people; People make history
Feb. 1, 2023 “Black history is a lifetime. It is not a month. Stop letting other people control the narrative.” – Forum participant Gary Marion Jan. 24, 2023 Perhaps there is no middle way between the stout defenders of Black History Month and Gary Marion's ... Continue Reading →
Land trust aims for affordable homes that stay affordable
Feb. 8, 2022 The march toward affordable homes spawns much talk in Charlotte, but perhaps less action. One of the players taking action is the West Side Charlotte Land Trust. Charis Blackmon, executive director, this morning explained some of the details of how the organization works. More ... Continue Reading →