Pleasure Island Pride is back! Dance Party with DJ! Raffles! Vendors! and a Dunking Booth with some locals that you definitely want to dunk! All proceeds collected by Pleasure Island Pride benefit the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast.
Huntersville Pride Weekend is back for Year 2 — and bigger than ever. Join us June 13–14, 2026 for a full weekend of community, celebration, entertainment, and Pride in North Mecklenburg. This year’s expanded Pride Weekend includes: Drag Brunch Kickoff at Eleven Lakes Brewing Free Community Yoga Huntersville Pride Festival at Veterans Park Vendors & […]
Trying to explain Taste of BLK’s Juneteenth Market feels like trying to explain that feeling right before the family cookout... “Who’s bringing the extra chairs?” “Is Ms. Cheryl making the mac & cheese this year?” “Ooooh, send me this playlist!” It’s familiarity. Fellowship. Family. Friends. Fun. ✨ That’s Taste of BLK’s Juneteenth Market at its […]
A celebration of Black freedom and LGBTQIA+ liberation, together.
Join Siembra NC's ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County. This training will include a verifier training (~1 hr 30 min) and a dispatcher training (~30 min). Please indicate in the RSVP if you are interested in attending both trainings. Please also indicate if you […]
On June 22, North Carolinians will converge on Raleigh for a mass rally to condemn politicians’ failed priorities and push back against the latest round attacks on our elections at every level – including new, anti-voter legislation (House Bill 958), election tampering by the state auditor, and rampant local efforts to create barriers to casting […]
Young people from across North Carolina will come together to raise their voices on the issues that matter most. From mental health to immigration to equity in our schools. Your voice matters, and this is a powerful opportunity to speak truth to power, share your experiences, and be heard by decision-makers. Whether you're joining as […]
North Carolina is being wired for big tech — without asking us first. Who pays for the power? Who protects our water? Who answers for the pollution, noise, and broken promises? Come to Raleigh on June 24 for NC Data Center Lobby Day. Meet with legislators. Speak up. Be heard. Press conference at noon with […]
This past Sunday thirteen people, who had been swimming with their families and enjoying a perfect summer afternoon, were detained by ICE at Wilson's Creek near Morganton, Lenoir and Hickory in Caldwell County, in the Pisgah National Forest. This was the largest ICE raid in our state in 2026, an operation to keep North Carolinians […]
AI data centers are spreading across the country and communities where they're being built are feeling the negative effects. From draining water and rising electricity bills to health risks for kids, accurate information about these centers and their impact is often hard to come by. Too often, government approvals are wrapped in non-disclosure agreements that […]
Join us for an (Un)Happy Hour, a casual gathering for ACLU of North Carolina members and friends to connect, unwind, and channel frustration into community. We know the moment we're in can feel heavy. This is a space to be together - meet like-minded folks, hear from local leaders, and stay grounded in what we […]
Special Stokes Planning Board meeting this Thursday, August 13 at 6pm! Please attend if you are concerned about the Project Delta data center. Your presence speaks volumes, even if you choose to not make a public comment. Pack the room!
