Oct. 26, 2021 Perhaps 100 Charlotte faith houses make up the African-American Faith Alliance. About 20 churches are actively engaged. Their goal: Improve student achievement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Two of the group's leaders, Dr. Dennis Williams of Faith Memorial Missionary Baptist ... Continue Reading →
C.W. Williams plans to rebuild on Wilkinson Blvd.
Oct. 20, 2021 The following material was published online by The Charlotte Observer this morning. It is online here. Below are pictures of how the story appeared in the print edition on Oct. 23. ... Continue Reading →
Caring for the caregivers: UNCC program offers free support
Oct. 21, 2021 Two UNCC professors this morning outlined a program of virtual sessions, open to both paid and volunteer caregivers, designed to boost the health and spirits of those carrying the load of caring for the infirm. Sociologists Dr. Julian Montoro-Rodriguez and Dr. Kendra Jason outlined ... 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 →
Planning around what residents want
Oct. 12, 2021 Interstate 77 was conceived in the 1950s, extended toward Mecklenburg in the 1960s, bulldozed through Charlotte schools, homes, cemeteries and businesses in the 1970s and opened to traffic in 1977. Like so many U.S. cities, Charlotte can't really repair the damage from its encounter ... Continue Reading →
How to build small businesses? Invest in one
Oct. 5, 2021 Dr. Shanté Williams is gathering her colleagues to move a big mountain. The head of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to reorient the focus of the chamber she heads. Networking and workshops and events are fine, she told the Forum this morning. But ... Continue Reading →
Mary Jane Patterson – First African-American Woman to Receive B.A. degree
"Incredible Black Women You Should Know About" – The Series Mary Jane Patterson – First African-American Woman to Receive B.A. degree Sept. 12, 1840 – Sept. 24, 1894 By DonnaMarie Woodson This article, from the October 2021 edition of the Charmeck Chronicle, is published here with permission ... Continue Reading →
Arthur Griffin Jr.
– Page initiated Sept. 29, 2021 Arthur Griffin Jr. has announced a bid for an at-large seat on the Board of County Commissioners. Materials on this website 11-9-21 Fundraiser announcement and commentary 9-28-21 Announces candidacy to a virtual Forum. Info Website Facebook Media ... Continue Reading →
Commissioners hear plans for innovation district
Sept. 28, 2021 At their virtual meeting today, County Commissioners received an update on the "Innovation District" proposed for the old urban renewal land south of I-277, east of South McDowell, north of Morehead and west of Kenilworth. The real estate venture is tied to a plan to erect a ... Continue Reading →
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