Feb. 6, 2022 Sarah Stevenson was among the Charlotteans named today to QCityMetro’s annual feature, “The Great 28.” The feature, sponsored this year by Lowe’s, is in its second year. The 2021 list is here. From Alma Adams to Fred Whitfield, the 2022 list includes civic leaders, the mayor, ... Continue Reading →
40th anniversary of an MLK Day: A retrospective
Jan. 17, 2022 One of the key turns in an ever-changing Charlotte celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day occurred 40 years ago. And one of the architects of that turn took time out this year to piece together a retrospective of the 1982 MLK Day Observance. Ken Koontz pieced together clippings, ... Continue Reading →
New name, same mission: Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum
Jan. 4, 2022 Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum. Facilitators this morning announced their November decision to re-brand the community group that's been known over the years as a club and a forum but chiefly as the place where one strong woman insisted that people could get along and, by golly, they ... Continue Reading →
Another perspective on Beatties Ford mural
Dec. 3, 2021 Elloree Erwin sent in photos she took of Abel Jackson’s 2021 mural at West End Fresh Seafood Market (shown inset photo, Google) at 2206 Beatties Ford Rd. Six prominent African-Americans portrayed in the mural are, from left, Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, James Ferguson II, Julius ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Stevenson has a new phone number
Nov, 13, 2021 Much to the chagrin of Sarah Stevenson and her friends, Ms. Stevenson has been unable to manipulate all the complexities of a cell phone. But a REAL phone, well, that's a different matter. Elloree Erwin, Sarah's sister, writes, "Please share Sarah's direct phone number. It is ... Continue Reading →
Family says thanks for well-wishers
Oct. 31, 2021 Elloree Erwin wrote today: "Many thanks to all who participated in her birthday celebration. She had a great time and was very happy to see her friends and family. We will have appropriate thanks in the mail soon. Again, thanks much. Her family." ... Continue Reading →
Family plans drop-in for Sarah Stevenson’s 96th
Oct. 18, 2021 Elloree Erwin shared this with Sarah Stevenson's friends on Sunday: "To all her family and friends. "Instead of a driveby, we will celebrate with a "DROP IN." This visit will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 26, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at 1445 Samuel St. This is the complex ... Continue Reading →
A September outing to church
Oct. 13, 2021 Elloree Erwin today shared this picture of her sister Sarah Stevenson, seated, among friends. The picture was taken Sunday, Sept. 19 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the congregation’s Harvest Home Celebration. The family is negotiating with the care facility where Sarah ... Continue Reading →
A visit with Sarah Stevenson
April 22, 2021 Natheley McElrath writes: "Elloree and I visited Sarah outside today and were allowed to touch her as long as we were masked. She was so happy when we hugged her! "She said her whole body hurts when they take her out of the bed and sit her up, so it was a short visit but so ... 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 →
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