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NEWS BRIEFS: Charleston Forum to kick off 2021 series on June 22

Staff reports | The Charleston Forum will hold the first discussion of its 2021 event series on June 22, a virtual panel addressing challenges and possible improvements in public education.

According to this story in the Charleston City Paper, results from the group’s new annual survey shows overwhelming support exists for dramatic reforms to improve quality of life in Charleston’s tri-county area, according to results from a survey published by The Charleston Forum. But intense disparities between local Black and white residents show diverging outlooks on the prospect for improved race relations in the community.

by Charleston Currents · 06/21/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

NEW for 6/21: Reveling in Charleston; Big spending; Forum

IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Grad students revel in everything Charleston
COMMENTARY, Brack: State is awash in big spending
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
NEWS BRIEFS: Charleston Forum to kick off 2021 series on June 22
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Take a walk in these shoes
CALENDAR: From Coffee with the Mayor to concerts

by Andy Brack · 06/21/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

GOOD NEWS: Charleston Forum offers list of June 21 speakers, more

Staff reports | The Charleston Forum, a community project that strives to provide a dialogue that moves the conversation forward with no pre-set agenda, has announced its full list of speakers for its 2018 two-hour discussion, which will start at 7:30 p.m. June 21 at the Charleston Music Hall. (More) Tickets are free.

More than 900 people attended last year’s event. In June, the forum will focus on overcoming racial disparities in education and economics in two panel discussions. Speakers will include …

by Charleston Currents · 05/07/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

September flooding in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. (Photo by SCDOT)

5/7 issue: On real flooding management; On The Table’s success; more

IN THIS ISSUE:

FOCUS, Palm: Moving flood control beyond more trees
COMMENTARY, Brack: Engaging in community discussions may help us move forward
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Titan Termite & Pest Control
WHAT WE LOVE: Tell us about something you love
FEEDBACK: Ready, Get Set, Vote
GOOD NEWS: Charleston Forum releases list of June 21 speakers
MYSTERY PHOTO: Extreme close-up
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Mules
CALENDAR, May 7+: Greek Fest, Mother’s Day and more

by Charleston Currents · 05/07/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

FOCUS: Emanuel AME Church to honor 2nd anniversary of tragedy

Staff reports | The second anniversary of the June 17, 2015, tragedy in which nine members of Emanuel AME Church were slain will be commemorated with a series of commemorative events this month.

Perhaps the most visible will be Friday’s dialogue on race called The Charleston Forum. The event, which requires tickets, will feature a discussion on a wide range of issues impacting Charleston, the state and the nation. A description from the website:“The Charleston Forum’s dialogue is a step forward together, with no pre-set agenda but with a common purpose. Our discussions will address economics and education, policing and criminal justice, the future of the past, and the Charleston experience….

by Charleston Currents · 06/12/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

FOCUS: Charleston Forum to discuss racial issues June 16

Staff reports | The Charleston Forum will host a public discussion June 16 to address racial issues in the context of economics and education; policing and criminal justice; the future of the past; and the Charleston experience.

“I am looking forward to participating in the Charleston Forum this summer. We must embrace these opportunities to come together and listen to one another,” Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg said in a statement. “It is only by gaining an understanding of our different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that we can create a united vision for a brighter future.”

Tickets are $10 and available online. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.

by Charleston Currents · 05/08/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news