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The Future: A Youth Advocacy Day
2025-07-30 09:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Easter) | NCGA, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Navigating ICE in NC Public Schools Webinar
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom

Protest the latest GOP power grab in the General Assembly
2025-07-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Halifax Mall, 300 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Meet us at Halifax Mall on July 29, 2025 at 11 am for a CHEATER RACE to protest the Republican cheaters partisan take over of the NC Board of Elections and staff – House Bill 958 will be debated in the Judiciary Committee at 1 pm that day. Make your opposition heard at the Cheater Race, which will dramatize exactly the ways that this bill tilts elections in favor of Republicans. This bill makes the State Board of Elections partisan, wastes money on outside attorneys, blocks County Boards from encouraging people to vote (!) and politicizes the non-partisan NC Board of Elections, firing 1/3 of civil servants and replacing them with partisan Republicans. This just the latest GOP dirty trick. Write to your NC Reps!

Pack the NCGA Gallery
2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Capitol Grounds, 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join the North Carolina Democrats as we pack the gallery of the General Assembly to stop SB 266, an outrageous GOP bill that would raise energy bills on working families while killing clean energy progress.
Governor Josh Stein vetoed this dangerous bill to protect working families. But now, Republicans in the General Assembly are returning to Raleigh to try and raise your energy bills instead of passing a budget.
We’re rallying at the Old Capitol Grounds, then marching to the General Assembly to pack the gallery and make our voices heard.
Let’s fill every seat and remind our elected officials who they serve!
Time may change, depending on the call of the general assembly, a more specific time will be shared as soon as we have it.

Defend the Veto: Message From the Future Action at the Legislature
2025-07-29 09:00 - 21:00 | North Carolina Legislative Building, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
On Tuesday, Speaker Destin Hall and the NC GOP will try to overturn Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes of 11 bills, including SB 153 and HB 318, which would dramatically increase ICE’s ability to detain and deport North Carolinians.
If all 49 House Democrats show up and vote to sustain the vetoes, we will defeat Destin Hall’s attempt to use our state tax dollars to abduct immigrants.
Please join us at 9am at the legislature building (16 W Jones Street) as we send “A Message from the Future” as the legislators convene for the vote.
Come dressed as your future self (whatever that means to you). We’ll be bringing our families – kids welcome.

Big “Beautiful” Bill Virtual Townhall
2025-07-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
We’re hosting a Townhall to break down the Big Beautiful Bill—what it means, why it matters, and how it affects YOU. This is your chance to hear from local leaders, ask questions, and make your voice heard.
✅ What’s in the bill?
✅ How will it impact our community?
✅ What’s next, and how can you get involved?

Court the Vote NC
2025-07-23 10:30 - 11:30 | State Capitol Grounds at the Washington Statue (Corner of Salisbury and Morgan Streets), 1 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Justice Allison Riggs won, but the Griffin List remains. Join us to hold North Carolina’s high court accountable.
Join us for Court the Vote NC, a public rally to hold the North Carolina Supreme Court accountable. Hosted by a statewide coalition—this event will feature community leaders and everyday North Carolinians, including veterans and other voters impacted by the corruption of the Newby-Berger Court. We know that the fight for voting rights, reproductive freedom, and fair representation runs directly through our state courts. The battle didn’t end with the Riggs confirmation—we must continue to show up and speak out. Come hear from those most affected and help build a movement to protect our courts—and our future.

Sustain the Veto Rally
2025-07-21 17:00 | Freedom Park, 218 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Governor Stein recently vetoed these three anti-DEI bills, in so doing he acted to protect all North Carolinians. Now, we have to make sure that legislators sustain the VETO on these bills.

SB227 attempts to prohibit public school units from promoting certain concepts. Under this bill, public school units shall not engage in discriminatory practices, provide instruction on divisive concepts, engage in professional development that includes or advocates for divisive concepts or discriminatory practices, or maintain DEI offices or positions.
SB558 attempts to prohibit public institutions of higher education like the UNC system or community colleges from promoting certain concepts. This bill requires that higher education institutions not engage in the same practices as listed in SB227 and also prohibits them from establishing a process for reporting or investigating offensive or unwanted speech that is protected by the 1st Amendment.
HB171 would prohibit state agencies from promoting, supporting, funding, implementing, or maintaining workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, policies, or initiatives. They would also be prohibited from maintaining dedicated diversity, equity, and inclusion staff positions or offices, or offering or requiring trainings. The bill would prohibit state agencies, local governments, and covered schools from using state funds to implement or maintain these programs and compliance would be determined by the State Auditor. A state officer or employee who violates this section would be subject to removal from office or employment and a civil penalty.

Get in Line, Senator Tillis
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | 301 W Market St, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
This joyful protest gets in step for justice – literally. “Joy is a form of resistance” is often attributed to the poet Toi Derricotte.
We’re dancing to send a clear and unified message to Senator Thom Tillis: it’s time to GET IN LINE with the people of North Carolina! While he continues to ignore the will of his constituents, we’re responding not with silence, but with rhythm, joy and movement! Our feet will hit the ground in Guilford County on July 12, where every step is a stand – a stand for community building, for kindness, and for those whose voices have been sidelined.
With music, unity and purpose, we’re turning this protest into a celebration and resistance into motion! Join us – because when we move together, we shift the future, and we won’t stop dancing until our representatives fall in line with the people they serve!

NCGA 101
2025-07-01 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for a session all about the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) — who’s in charge, what they do, and how we can push back against harmful laws like HB10 and SB153.
💥 Learn how a bill becomes law
💥 Meet the legislators behind anti-immigrant bills
💥 Get ready to advocate for your community
📆 July 1st, 2025 | 📍 ZOOM

Let's Talk NC Public Education
2025-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
North Carolina’s Public Schools Deserve Better
Extremist politicians in the NC legislature are systematically underfunding our public schools while expanding the controversial Opportunity Scholarship program. Over the next 10 years, $4 billion in taxpayer money will be diverted from public education to subsidize private school tuition, often for wealthy families, without proper oversight or accountability.
Join New Rural Project on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6:30 PM as we host an Urgent Conversation with special guest NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green. This important event will confront the deep inequities in education funding and explore what we must do, together, to defend and uplift public education in our state.
This inequitable funding creates real barriers for students across our state. Public schools, which serve the vast majority of North Carolina’s children, are struggling with outdated materials, underpaid teachers, and crumbling infrastructure, while taxpayer dollars flow into private institutions that aren’t held to the same standards.
North Carolina’s students deserve fully funded public schools, not policies that widen the gap between the haves and have-nots.

FLIP NC June 2025 Durham Kickoff Canvass and Happy Hour Debrief
2025-06-29 13:00 | El Quetzal Guatemalan Mexican Grill (formerly Roots), 4810 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
Join FLIP NC – and Justice Anita Earls – for our first Durham canvass and happy hour debrief of 2025! We’ll meet at El Quetzal Guatemalan Mexican Grill (formerly Roots) in South Durham for a brief training, hear from Justice Earls, and return to El Quetzal after canvassing to debrief over drinks and snacks.
During these summer canvasses, we’ll talk with left-leaning voters about their concerns and make sure they know about the far-right takeover of our state courts.
It might seem early, but this type of early canvassing is the best way to increase turnout among low-propensity, left-leaning in the coming midterm.
First-time canvassers welcome! We’ll provide all the information you need and can also pair you with an experienced canvasser.
You will receive additional canvass information the week before the canvass.
Thank you for joining us!

Shelby Central's Pride Block Party
2025-06-28 17:00 - 21:00 | 106 W Marion St., Shelby, NC, 28150, United States
Shelby Central Precinct is having its first precinct event on June 28th from 5-9pm at the CCDP HQ to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and celebrate identity, community, and inclusivity.

Pride Market
2025-06-28 11:00 | Joe Van Gogh Woodcroft, 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Durham, NC, United States

Pancakes and Politics
2025-06-28 10:30 | Winston Heritage Center Branch Library, 1110 East Seventh Street, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Guest Speakers:
– Representative Kanika Brown
– Dr. Amber M. Baker
– Dr. Paul A. Lowe, Jr.
Come out for a delicious breakfast, engaging discussions, and an opportunity to connect with your elected officials and fellow constituents! We look forward to seeing you there!

Collaging for Queer Liberation
2025-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Blackbird Books & Coffee, 323 Blake St, Raleigh, NC, United States
Join us for an evening of collaging, community building, and envisioning what a world where the Queer & Trans liberation are a reality! ✊⛓️‍💥💥
Let’s honor the revolutionary origins of pride by not only creating space to envision the future we want but by actively fighting to transform our society to cement LGBTQ+ liberation once and for all!
📌 Basic materials will be provided for all attending but bring collaging items that are personal to you & your identity or bring some to share!
☕️ Refreshments will be available for purchase through Blackbird’s cafe

Test & Fest Block Party for National HIV Testing Day
2025-06-27 16:00 | Goodwill Parking Lot, 5301 Wilson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States
Join us for fun activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and FREE HIV Testing!

Sandhill's Pride 10th Birthday Party!
2025-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Rec Room, 750 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Help us celebrate our 10th birthday next Wednesday by doing our favorite activity, Trivia Night at the Rec Room! Join us 6 pm for cake, laughter, and, of course, lots of fun pride-themed trivia starting at 7 pm! Sign up is required!
All ages are welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wake YD - Legislator Card Game Night
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | RSVP FOR ADDRESS
Join us for a fun, low-key night of politics, games, and community! Whether you’re brand new to the Legislator Card Game or already have a deck, this is your chance to learn, trade, play, and connect with other Young Democrats and left-leaning folks who care about making a difference and having a good time.
📍 Downtown Raleigh
🔄 Bring your cards to play or trade with others.
🅿️ FREE 2-hour parking in the garage right behind the venue (yes, downtown parking made easy!)
This is a great chance to meet fellow Young Dems, sharpen your political knowledge, and just enjoy a chill night out.
Bring a friend or two, and we’ll see you there!

Pack the NCGA Gallery
2025-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | NC General Assembly, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Today, Republican lawmakers in Raleigh are trying to override Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes of two dangerous bills:
❌ SB 50 – Lowers the age for concealed carry to just 18 and eliminates the training requirement. That puts more guns in inexperienced hands with no accountability.
❌ SB 153 – Forces North Carolina law enforcement officers to act as federal immigration agents—even in schools, hospitals, and community spaces.
Governor Stein vetoed these bills on Friday to protect our communities. Now the GOP wants to ram them through anyway.
We have one shot to stop them. Your voice could make the difference. Join us as we wear orange and pack the gallery and demand they uphold Governor Stein’s veto.
Can’t make it today? Call your reps! https://www.ncleg.gov/findyourlegislators

Pride Festival 2025
2025-06-21 10:00 | Crown Expo Center, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28306, United States

4th Annual QC Housing Justice Assembly
2025-06-21 10:00 | Teamsters Local 71 Union Hall, 2529 Beltway Blvd., Charlotte, NC, United States
This event is open to the public to learn about organizing for housing justice and will offer different workshops for people to take part in.
These events are a great way for people to learn about housing justice and strategize for our future where housing is a human right.

Out! Raleigh Pride
2025-06-20 11:00 - 2025-06-21 11:00 | Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Out! Raleigh Pride is returning on June 20-21, 2025 (11am-7pm) for our 13th year! Join us on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh for an inclusive and family-friendly action-packed event, with activities for all ages. Running from 11am-7pm, the event offers live entertainment, local vendors and artists, great food, a KidsZone, and a beer garden! There is no admission fee.
This event is an important way to raise the necessary funds to support the LGBT Center of Raleigh and all of its 20+ amazing community programs. Last year’s event brought tens of thousands of people onto Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, our friends and families.
In the last decade, the event has become an integral part of Raleigh’s downtown culture, promoting diversity, awareness, and a sense of inclusiveness for the LGBTQIA+ community. Each year has been more successful than the last, and this year will be no exception!
We look forward to seeing you there!

Read In: Speak Out Lobby Day
2025-06-17 09:00 | North Carolina Legislative Building, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Calling all NC Troublemakers! It’s time to show up in large numbers at the NC General Assembly to talk face-to-face with our legislators. They need to hear directly from us that we won’t stand for book banning, discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, and attempts to erase Black and other marginalized communities in our state, nor take away our voting rights. No matter where you live, get your squad together and join us in Raleigh for our Lobby Day. We’ll have a banned book Read-In outside the Legislative building and attend scheduled meetings with our legislators. If this will be your first Lobby Day, no worries! We’ll have a virtual training session prior to Lobby Day and will pair newbies with seasoned lobby goers. RWB members have always got each other! TroubleNation groups & partner orgs are welcome to table at the event.

Women Lead Fundraiser
2025-06-16 18:30 | RBF Champagne Bar, 210 E Chatham St, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Featuring Supreme Court Justices Allison Riggs and Anita Earls!

reSISTERS Fest: Centering Trans Women
2025-06-15 14:00 | Radical Healing Campus, 2011 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham, NC, United States
Stand up for Trans Women at Duke fights against anti-trans legislation and defends trans rights. Duke Law professor Doriane Coleman’s research, used to justify bans on trans women in sports in 25 states, has been leveraged to promote restrictions on trans healthcare, bathrooms, and protections, aligning with efforts acknowledged by Trump to secure electoral gain. Her advocacy has contributed to hundreds of discriminatory policies nationwide, including in North Carolina in 2025.
Coleman’s work frames discriminatory policies as reasonable and promotes divisions within the
trans community, risking the safety of all trans people. Even a single anti-trans law endangers our rights and opens the door to broader state repression. But we know that all oppression is connected and if trans women are not safe, we are not safe.
To acknowledge the campaign for the ongoing fight for trans rights in Durham and beyond, we are partnering with over 60+ artists, crafty friends, organizations and musicians to launch a call to action, generative resource fair, and concert focused on centering trans women.

Carrboro Orgullo Pride Celebration
2025-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | NC
Join community for food, dance and frolicking on the lawn. Food trucks, dancing and tables with resources, support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. There will be local food trucks, drag shows, music, and crafts for the kids. This is a space to celebrate and share the diverse cultures, identities, and experiences of the local Latinx LGBTQ community. Organizers from El Centro Hispano are collaborating with the Town of Carrboro to bring an event that fosters unity, inclusivity, and empowerment by showcasing our community’s talents while providing social, healthcare, and advocacy resources, and family fun.

Carrboro's Pride Piper Walk
2025-06-14 16:30 | El Centro Hispano, 201 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Join local officials to help roll Rainbow Ram down Weaver Street from El Centro Hispano to Town Commons for the Carrboro Orgullo Pride Celebration.

NO KINGS - GREENVILLE, NC
2025-06-14 16:00 | East 10th Street & Evans Street, Greenville, NC, 27858, United States
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.
🚨On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.🚨
The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it.
On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Check out nokings.org for more information.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

NO KINGS - Moore County (Southern Pines) NC
2025-06-14 15:00 | Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
