Just got word of this. It is being hosted by the Libertarian Party of Mecklenburg County and has a really impressive list of panelists:

Charlotte, NC – On Tuesday August 21st, in honor of Pride Week, LPMeck will hold a forum addressing LGBT issues in North Carolina. A special guest panel has been invited to weigh in on these issues and hold an open discussion on the current political landscape in North Carolina and how it relates to members of the LGBT community.

The event will begin at 7:00pm in the upstairs banquet room at Fox & Hound uptown. The discussion will be moderated by LPMeck Chairman, Tim Doran.

The panel will consist of 6 special guests:

Reverend Nancy Ellett Allison, Holy Covenant United Church of Christ

Barbara Howe, Marriage Equality Activist and Libertarian candidate for NC Governor

Roberta Dunn, Vice Chair of the Charlotte LGBT Community Center

Jenni Gaisbauer, Chair of the Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund

Tom Warshauer, Community Engagement Manager of Neighborhood & Business Services, City of Charlotte

Kevin Levine, Argos Real Estate Advisors

The event is open to everyone and there is no charge to attend. There will be a special segment for audience questions. Visit our event page at LPMeck.org