Newly announced Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative seeks to raise a quarter-of-a-billion dollars to address inequities and boost opportunity in Charlotte Mecklenburg
Mayor’s Racial Equity InitiativeCommitted to an equitable Charlotte, the Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative seeksto set the standard as an American city for achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity and upward mobility through transformational public-private partnerships.
Learn MoreCouncil Member Janice Little becomes Lowe's Exec. VP of Human Resources
Black Enterprise • Dana GivensThis week retail giant Lowe’s announced the appointment of Janice Dupre Little as executive vice president of human resources.
Read MoreAmericans still cavalier toward Covid-19 despite surge in cases
Radio One Networks • Ron Holland, Host of "Community Voices"States around the country continue to open despite a surge of Coronavirus cases. A cavalier attitude toward a pandemic exists that essentially shut parts of our country down for several months. Medical experts continue to warn American that we’re not in a position to ignore the dangers of COVID-19.
Read MoreCommunity Fund Created to Assist with COVID-19 Needs
Charlotte Community Rallies to Assist Families During Health CrisisCommunity Fund Created to Assist with COVID-19 Needs
Read MoreLeading on Opportunity Announces the Launch of the North Mecklenburg Economic Mobility Collaborative
Uniting for Change in North Mecklenburg CountyCommunity leaders in Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville unite for transformative change.
Read MoreLeading on Opportunity Teams Up with ASC Charlotte as Connect With Culture Day Ambassador
Arts and Science Council Blog • ASC CharlotteThe cultural sector was identified in the report as a key partner in the effort to make Charlotte-Mecklenburg a community where every child has the ability to succeed. We will share stories from local artists whose lives were changed by the arts. Take advantage of free arts and culture experiences throughout the county on February 7-8.
Read MoreA Year of Igniting Change: 2019
Leading on OpportunityIn 2019, we set our sights on our North Star Goal with input from hundreds across Charlotte-Mecklenburg along the way. Learn about our work and community impact this year.
Read MoreLeading on Opportunity's On the Table CLT Brings 8,000 Residents Together to Reflect on Home and Belonging
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Unites Over Mealtime Conversations8,000+ Charlotte Mecklenburg Residents Unite Over Mealtime Conversations
Read MoreOur Community Partner YWCA Hosts On the Table CLT
WCCB News Rising Wilson's World • Jon Wilson - October 21, 2019Local artists join YWCA conversation on home and belonging
Read MoreLeading on Opportunity to Host On the Table CLT 2019
WSOC TV • Kevin Campbell - September 27, 2019Leading on Opportunity will host this year’s On the Table CLT, a community-wide civic engagement initiative that convenes thousands of Charlotte residents in conversations on important community issues.
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