Where are we today? A Panel Discussion on Affordable Housing in Mecklenburg County and The Rev, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.'s Fair Housing Legacy

Thursday, January 25 from 7:00-9:30PM
First Baptist Church West at 1801 Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte, NC
Free admission with light refreshments

This discussion will take an in depth look at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s fair housing legacy, the impact of his work, and where we are today. The panel will be hosted by Dr. Ricky Woods, Senior Pastor, Senior Minister for First Baptist Church-West.

Panelists include:

  • Dr. Reverend Thomas R. Farrow, Jr, - Senior Pastor, Reeder Memorial Baptist Church

  • Ms. Brittany Hilliam - VP Program Lead, Bank America, Homeownership Solutions / Education Team and Community Lending

  • Mr. Fulton Meachem, Jr - CEO of Inlivian 

  • Mr. Kenny Robinson - Founder and Executive Director of Freedom Fighting Missionaries

The evening will also feature a sneak preview of our upcoming production of The Mountaintop with Justin Peoples as The Reverend Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. as well as performances by Shar Marlin, Chiletta Marie, and Andrew C. Roberts.

More info and tickets for The Mountaintop performances February 16-25 can be found here.

Join us for a special event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day:

Let Freedom Ring: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.

Saturday, January 13 from 7:00-9:30PM
Theatre Charlotte
Free admission

We’re celebrating Dr. King and our upcoming production of The Mountaintop with an event featuring dance, dramatizations, spoken word, and musical selections.

The evening will be hosted by Charlotte area actors Sultan Omar El-Amin and Lillie Oden.

Throughout the event, you’ll experience performances from Central Piedmont Drama Club, Theatre Gap Initiative, New Life Community Church, and local artists including Shar Marlin, K Alana Jones, Kerra Don, Chiletta Marie, and Andrew C. Roberts. Talent coordinated by Salim Muhammad.

More info and tickets for The Mountaintop performances February 16-25 can be found here.