Charlotte is about to host one of the largest and most vibrant festivals in the Southeast. Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade get underway August 16 and 17 in uptown Charlotte. It is celebrating 25 years!! With some 240,000 expected in the city. Organizers tout this is ‘more than just a festival.’ Charlotte Pride serves the community, so it’s a weekend of celebration, inclusion and empowerment. During today’s interview, you’ll learn that Charlotte Pride is much more than a weekend event – it’s not just drag, parties and dancing, but there is partying with purpose.  

It’s diversity, inclusion, economic impact and community to name a few. While the mission of Charlotte Pride is to enrich, empower and strengthen the lives of LGBTQ people, it doesn’t come without it’s challenges. We’ll delve into some of those, too and how they continue to combat those. 

GUESTS:   
Meredith Thompson, Managing Director  
Caroline Bedenbaugh, Communications Coordinator  

INFORMATION:

CharlottePride.org

Charlotte is about to host one of the largest and most vibrant festivals in the Southeast. Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade get underway August 16 and 17 in uptown Charlotte. It is celebrating 25 years!! With some 240,000 expected in the city. Organizers tout this is &lsquo;more than just a festival.&rsquo; Charlotte Pride serves the community, so it&rsquo;s a weekend of celebration, inclusion and empowerment. During today&rsquo;s interview, you&rsquo;ll learn that Charlotte Pride is much more than a weekend event &ndash; it&rsquo;s not just drag, parties and dancing, but there is partying with purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s diversity, inclusion, economic impact and community to name a few. While the mission of Charlotte Pride is to enrich, empower and strengthen the lives of LGBTQ people, it doesn&rsquo;t come without it&rsquo;s challenges. We&rsquo;ll delve into some of those, too and how they continue to combat those.&nbsp;
GUESTS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Meredith Thompson, Managing Director&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Caroline Bedenbaugh, Communications Coordinator&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
INFORMATION:
<a href="https://charlottepride.org/home/">CharlottePride.org</a>

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Charlotte Welcomes Largest Festival In The Southeast With Pride Week

There are some hot-button issues in our country right now that have led to a segment of the population feeling increasingly fearful while living in fear. Another population has been growing at a rapid rate, but is now challenged with receiving adequate healthcare and safety. We are talking about immigration and the elderly – two vulnerable populations. And digging a little deeper into the legal ramifications associated with each.  

First up – immigration. The latest study from the Pew Research Center found that the number of immigrants living in the United States has dropped significantly since January of this year. Because of new policies in place, more than a million immigrants have left the country or have been deported.  It’s the first decline since the 60’s.  

Meanwhile, the elderly – those over age 65 – is growing at a rapid rate in our country. The U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the age group in the country will increase from 56.1 million today to over 82 million by 2050. People are living longer and require more care. But many don’t have a plan for aging parents. How do we prepare for that?  

Guests - 

Larissa Manon Mervin, Chief Executive Officer,Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy 

Soreé Finley, Director of the Legal Services for the Elderly program and the NC Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Sabrina Gamero, Staff Attorney-Immigrant Justice Program 

There are some hot-button issues in our country right now that have led to a segment of the population feeling increasingly fearful while living in fear. Another population has been growing at a rapid rate, but is now challenged with receiving adequate healthcare and safety. We are talking about immigration and the elderly &ndash; two vulnerable populations. And digging a little deeper into the legal ramifications associated with each.&nbsp;&nbsp;
First up &ndash; immigration. The latest study from the Pew Research Center found that the number of immigrants living in the United States has dropped significantly since January of this year. Because of new policies in place, more than a million immigrants have left the country or have been deported.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s the first decline since the 60&rsquo;s.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the elderly &ndash; those over age 65 &ndash; is growing at a rapid rate in our country. The U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the age group in the country will increase from 56.1 million today to over 82 million by 2050. People are living longer and require more care. But many don&rsquo;t have a plan for aging parents. How do we prepare for that?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Guests -&nbsp;
Larissa Manon Mervin,&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer, <a href="https://charlottelegaladvocacy.org/">Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy&nbsp;</a>
Sore&eacute; Finley, Director of the Legal Services for the Elderly program and the NC Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Sabrina Gamero, Staff Attorney-Immigrant Justice Program&nbsp;

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

America – it’s been called the land of the free, but also the land of the aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation’s population of people over age 65 is expected to rise dramatically...from 56.1 million in 2020 to 82.1 million by 2050. That’s in another 25 years for those of you doing math. 

Today, Americans are living longer, and birth rates are declining – both trends are putting a strain on healthcare systems, social services, and government programs like Medicare and Social Security. All of these factors have led to challenges in caring for the elderly, including affordability, and have ultimately forced us to rethink how we support the aging. 

The guests today know this all too well. 

Michelle Allgood, Executive Director - Gracious Living Adult Day & Health Care Center 

JC Haynes, caregiver of his mother

America &ndash; it&rsquo;s been called the land of the free, but also the land of the aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation&rsquo;s population of people over age 65 is expected to rise dramatically...from 56.1 million in 2020 to 82.1 million by 2050. That&rsquo;s in another 25 years for those of you doing math.&nbsp;
Today, Americans are living longer, and birth rates are declining &ndash; both trends are putting a strain on healthcare systems, social services, and government programs like Medicare and Social Security. All of these factors have led to challenges in caring for the elderly, including affordability, and have ultimately forced us to rethink how we support the aging.&nbsp;
The guests today know this all too well.&nbsp;
Michelle Allgood, Executive Director - <a href="https://www.graciouslivingadhcc.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22908513527&amp;gbraid=0AAAABBIeFmcQAty04kaAdB4fUWskSGwOQ&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw_L_FBhDmARIsAItqgt54_xLLkcDBo99CPULitScBhK0w6ZrC1y4gQ2qnVTmIV1-Rm4Q0AIMaAohcEALw_wcB">Gracious Living Adult Day &amp; Health Care Center&nbsp;</a>
JC Haynes, caregiver of his mother

Charlotte Agency Supports Families With Aging Parents

Here’s something you don’t hear a lot about – Men TALKING. But, they do – depending upon the setting. For example, according to Psychology Today and Inside Higher Ed., one study found that men spoke 1.6 times more often than women in college classrooms. And another study in mixed-gender groups found men were talking 70% of the time.  

However, studies show that men talking to other men in small groups has a significant positive impact. Some of the benefits: reducing anger, positive effects on mental health, increases the likelihood of seeking support, reduces isolation, enhances coping skills, and increases the willingness to share. 

Well, that is happening right here in Charlotte! It’s called Men To Men Mondays...it's a monthly event where men from all walks of life are invited to get together to talk, have honest dialogue and support each other. It's supported by the faith-based organization “Through Faith We Remain Blessed, Inc.”

GUESTS:

Jason Coston,  Founder - Through Faith We Remain Blessed, Inc. 

Dontae Henderson, Member

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Information:

The next 'Men To Men' Talk is Monday, August 4, 6:30 pm (First Monday), 1337Samuel Street, Charlotte, NC 

Here&rsquo;s something you don&rsquo;t hear a lot about &ndash; Men TALKING. But, they do &ndash; depending upon the setting. For example, according to Psychology Today and Inside Higher Ed., one study found that men spoke 1.6 times more often than women in college classrooms. And another study in mixed-gender groups found men were talking 70% of the time.&nbsp;&nbsp;
However, studies show that men talking to other men in small groups has a significant positive impact. Some of the benefits: reducing anger, positive effects on mental health, increases the likelihood of seeking support, reduces isolation, enhances coping skills, and increases the willingness to share.&nbsp;
Well, that is happening right here in Charlotte! It&rsquo;s called Men To Men Mondays...it's a monthly event where men from all walks of life are invited to get together to talk, have honest dialogue and support each other. It's supported by the faith-based organization<a href="https://throughfaithwe.com/"> &ldquo;Through Faith We Remain Blessed, Inc.&rdquo;</a>
GUESTS:
Jason Coston,&nbsp; Founder - Through Faith We Remain Blessed, Inc.&nbsp;
Dontae Henderson, Member
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Information:
The next 'Men To Men' Talk is Monday, August 4, 6:30 pm (First Monday), 1337Samuel Street, Charlotte, NC&nbsp;

Charlotte Welcomes Largest Festival In The Southeast With Pride Week

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