March 9, 2021 COVID-19. Tent city and homelessness. The future of roads after the gas tax starts declining. K-12 education outcomes for children. These and other issues were discussed today as the Forum, still adjusting its virtual reality, welcomed Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Mecklenburg County ... Continue Reading →
Women’s History Month
March 1, 2021 Women have made Charlotte a better place for all to live. During the pandemic year, when the Forum was unable to schedule in-person meetings, these graphics were added each day during March as a way to pay tribute to some who have passed on, and many who continue to serve in ways ... 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 →
Unity without abandoning individuality
Jan. 2, 2021 A small window of time between a presidential inauguration and Black History Month offered time, and a space on the front of the Forum website, for a graphical meditation on moving toward unity without abandoning individuality. * – * – * – * – * – * – * ... Continue Reading →
Mitchell to resign at-large Council post
Jan. 11, 2021 WFAE reported that at-large City Council member James Mitchell would resign this afternoon in the wake of his becoming 25% owner of a construction company that does business with the city. State law prohibits companies from conducting such business if any owner who serves in an ... Continue Reading →
Awaiting the Inauguration
Jan. 2, 2021 Tension is rising as America and the world await the inauguration of a president on Jan. 20. Some people will march. Some will hold their breath. Others will pray. The top left of the Forum website during these waiting days began Jan. 2 by displaying variations of an obvious but ... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays 2020
Dec. 23, 2020 As a deadly, miserable year ends and we mourn all the friends and family members we have lost, may we all take comfort in a bit of quiet, a bit of normalcy, and a bit of hope for the new year that lies ahead. Happy Holidays to all from the Tuesday Morning Breakfast ... Continue Reading →
Update on Sarah Stevenson
Dec. 17, 2020 Sarah Stevenson’s sister Elloree sent this update earlier today: “There have been changes at the Nursing Facility where Sarah is. She is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. She still talks about going home. The in-house visits have been cancelled due to the ... Continue Reading →
‘Embrace the everyday’: Re-center your soul during turbulent times
Nov. 28, 2020 Amid a coronavirus pandemic and a turbulent post-election period and heading into the busy holiday season, the scribe was looking for a way to slow things down on the Forum website. This collection of everyday objects holds some grace, some beauty, and a bit of humor. ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Stevenson can have visitors
Nov. 12, 2020 Elloree Erwin, Sarah Stevenson’s sister, writes: “Sarah can now have in-facility visits. To make an appointment, call 704-549-0807 and ask for activities scheduling. Her room number is 301A at the University Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “Visits are limited to two ... Continue Reading →
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