Feb. 12, 2026 By Queen Norwood Thompson The Feb. 10 session was excellent. I applaud the group's discussion on education and that of Mrs. Belton as a counselor at West Charlotte High School. David Belton's father, Mr. Joseph C. Belton, was equally a powerhouse in Charlotte. I and my husband ... Continue Reading →
SC roots of Brown: The Briggs v Elliott case
Feb. 12, 2026; material first published May 17, 2011 The 2011 links to YouTube videos broke some time ago, so this page will revive material captured at the Forum 15 years ago and link the material back to the Forum's archive. The 68 minutes of video in 2011 was captured on a small camcorder that ... Continue Reading →
Black History Month 2021
Feb. 1, 2021 For many years, the Forum marked Black History Month by scheduling speakers and panelists who could offer a perspective on the history of Charlotte-Mecklenburg's African-American community. In the name of upholding that tradition in these pandemic times: The following graphics were ... Continue Reading →