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 →
‘They prayed, cried and marched for this right’
By Juanita Chisholm Miller I am voting because it is a precious right that was attained through blood, sweat and tears of my forefathers and foremothers. They prayed, cried and marched for this right. They met with a few of the Presidents of this country. President Kennedy was ... Continue Reading →
Paving the road back from jail and prison for women
Sept. 11, 2018 The stories were epic. A woman is discharged from prison in November wearing flip-flops. Women leave without a photo ID, or a bus pass, or a place to stay, or.... Tuesday's presenters explained the work of Changed Choices. It's a nonprofit working in a space where recidivism rates ... Continue Reading →
Going first, then helping those coming along after
Feb. 2, 2016 Tuesday's speakers broke down barriers to African-Americans in the workplace by persevering despite harassment, unequal treatment and disrespect. Those are the war stories, and they are painful to listen to. But Juanita Miller, Carolyn Logan and Ken Koontz also pressed Forum ... Continue Reading →