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 →
Constraints, opportunities for more affordable housing
June 21, 2016 The leaders of two sources of housing in Charlotte this morning discussed the constraints and opportunities that the city faces as it continues to grapple with the lack of affordable housing for many working families in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Fulton Meachem, CEO of the Charlotte ... Continue Reading →
Charlotte Housing Authority: A vision, but questions about funding
April 23, 2013 Fulton Meachem is little more than half a year into his new job as CEO of the Charlotte Housing Authority. His presentation to the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum suggested that he has not had smooth sailing. The Friday before his presentation, he had announced to his staff how ... Continue Reading →