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.
According to Bob Hall, a longtime voting rights advocate, the majority of the affected North Carolina voters are disproportionately young, Black, and vote Democratic. A large majority of these affected voters registered when they were in their teens or twenties and provided minimal information at the time, which resulted in them being on the list.
Thousands of people marched, chanted, honked, and carried signs and American flags across North Carolina on June 14 to protest the policies and tactics of President Donald Trump.
Chants echoed throughout communities in North Carolina and across the United States as thousands of Americans spoke out against federal cuts, Constitutional concerns, and human rights violations.
Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the United States, has officially been renamed Fort Liberty. In an effort to become inclusive and