June 18, 2024 This morning's Forum livestream failed for yet a new reason. To get the meeting available as quickly as possible, the following video is an unedited version. ... Continue Reading →
United Way needs volunteers to help judge grant applications
June 4, 2024 Tuesday's presenters explored how changes at the United Way have redirected community funding toward the entrepreneurs who are creating new ways to assist some of the community's underserved populations. And to keep the momentum going, the director of neighorhood services for United ... Continue Reading →
Reed a finalist in annual ‘Remarkable Women’ presentation
May 6, 2024 Donna Reed of Charlotte was a finalist in an annual Remarkable Women presentation sponsored by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. More on Nexstar's annual event, including clips of some previous winners, is here. Five finalists were featured on the Jennifer Hudson Show, a daytime talk ... Continue Reading →
Applesauce Group: Creating safe places for fun & learning
April 23, 2024 In spring 2020, Charlotte native Winston Robinson got to thinking: Aside from supporting his family, what would he be remembered for if COVID ended his life, too? Earlier in his life, he’d sold stylish clothes out of his college dorm room. He’d organized an annual cookout for some ... Continue Reading →
Foster care: Willing adults in short supply
April 16, 2024 More than 400 of Mecklenburg's children are in the state's foster care system. Tuesday's presenters focused on the way the system works, who it serves, and the need for additional support for these children and the adults willing to give them shelter, protection and ... Continue Reading →
‘The revolution will be led by babies’
April 2, 2024 Greg Jackson came to Charlotte for a “new identity.” The identity, he says, found him. A viral video showing him during a Keith Lamont Scott street protest made him realize it was time to regroup and work to make a difference for the Charlotte children growing up in neighborhoods ... Continue Reading →
Bertha Maxwell Roddey has died
March 21, 2024 Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, a longtime Charlotte educator and community leader, died Wednesday at age 93. Visitation is Thursday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-noon, with memorial service following at noon at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. A PDF of the ... Continue Reading →
Add your story to the 250-year Mecklenburg timeline
March 15, 2024 Intrepid Forum reader Sylvia Grier sent in a note that Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation has mailed out invitations asking residents to help tell the story of Mecklenburg County. A report last fall published by WFAE made reference to the project. The county Parks website ... Continue Reading →
Urban League group seeks active role for young adults 21-40
Dec. 5, 2023 Ratasha Smith is an advocacy committee co-chair of the Young Professionals group of the National Urban League attached to the Charlotte affiliate. Her presentation followed an event the advocacy group held with a delegation of police officers. That event was set up following a video ... Continue Reading →
Finding and then aiding people in need – where they are
Nov. 28, 2023 Few Forum meetings produce as much truth-telling and candor as this morning’s. Few provide as many pieces of wisdom that many Charlotte residents might rather not hear. Few provide a more layered, informed and grounded primer in how to help Charlotteans in need. Needless to say, only ... Continue Reading →
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