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 →
Charlotte Works: Preparing people for tomorrow’s jobs
Nov. 15, 2016 It was a presentation thick with bureaucratic words and wonky terminology. What was billed as a session on "Workforce Systems and Opportunity Pathways" delivered. But somewhere under all that mumbo-jumbo, focused communication and extensive planning are the people of Charlotte who ... Continue Reading →
Graham: League works from inside for people who need help now
Jan. 5, 2016 Urban League CEO Dr. Patrick Graham presented today, using PowerPoint slides to detail the may ways the League helps Charlotte and its residents. The slides show occasionally in the video below. The entire set is posted below the video with Dr. Graham's permission. ... Continue Reading →