“We will come and make our voices clear, no matter how far you push a polling site off of our campus, no matter how far you drag it up the street, no matter if you put it all the way on the other side of Greensboro, we will organize. We will march,” said student organizer Xavier Jones.
This year’s changes have tightened the rules even further, largely around how the ballot’s two envelopes must be sealed. While a seemingly minor technicality, it’s one that could lead to twice as many ballots being rejected this year.
Through the statewide tour, Trout and local advocates continued conversations about the barriers survivors face and the role North Carolina’s legislature and courts play in addressing them.
The stakes are high this election season; make a plan, bring your friends and photo ID, and go vote!
More than 10 events are planned across the state as organizers aim to get communities excited about voting and help make early voting accessible for students by providing transportation at several college campuses.
Ronald Hayes is a grieving father who has willingly told the story of his son’s murder in the hope that his pain might spare another
For this year’s primary, UNITE HERE Local 23 has focused on door-knocking in the Charlotte and Roanoke Rapids areas in an effort to highlight what’s at stake in this election – workers’ rights, fair wages, affordable healthcare, and education. With over 43,500 doors knocked statewide ahead of election day, the state’s largest union for hospitality workers has been organizing to empower voters with vital information.
As immigration enforcement activity increases across North Carolina, particularly in Charlotte, families are seeking reliable information, legal assistance, and trustworthy alerts. Staying informed and prepared is one of the strongest protections communities can rely on. The following overview brings together key local, state, and national resources available in 2025 to help individuals and families stay safe, informed, and connected.
Days after a mass shooting occurred at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, North Carolina students reached out to Congressional members and state lawmakers to call for more common-sense gun safety measures. Students advocated for closing loopholes on mandatory background checks, banning assault rifles, and requiring permits to purchase firearms.
The tour will kick off on Tuesday, August 19th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Galilee Ministries in Charlotte, where dozens of community leaders, concerned North Carolinians, and local advocates are invited to share their concerns around Trump’s costly budget bill.