WFAE's EQUALibrium: A Public Conversation on Race and Equity in Charlotte

3646 Central Avenue,Charlotte NC 28205

08 March, 2022

Description

Charlotte mayor and others discuss upward mobility - the good, the not so good and what still needs to be done. Eight years ago, Charlotte ranked 50 out of 50 in an upward mobility study from Harvard University. This bleak outlook for Charlotte's poorest residents was a wake up call for city officials and community members. "EQUALibrium: A Public Conversation on Race and Equity in Charlotte" looks at what's been done and what still needs to happen to achieve upward mobility. Join WFAE at a live broadcast with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to discuss. This event is the first for WFAE's Race & Equity Team. Confirmed panelists (subject to change): Sherri Chisolm, executive director of Leading on OpportunityVi Lyles, mayor of CharlotteEly Portillo, assistant director of outreach & strategic partnerships at UNC Charlotte's Urban InstituteGuests have the option to attend in-person or watch on Facebook Live and YouTube. Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing [email protected]. EVENT DETAILS: EQUALibrium: A Public Conversation on Race and Equity in Charlotte Tuesday, March 8 6:30 pm - Doors open7-8 pm - Live broadcast8-8:30 pm - Audience Q&AProject 658 3646 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205