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Public Education Advocacy Day
2026-04-21 09:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Easter) | Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 W Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join Us to Advocate for Public Schools at the North Carolina General Assembly. On day one of the North Carolina General Assembly’s short session, we’re joining a large coalition of public-school advocacy groups to deliver a petition telling our legislators that we are done waiting! We are done waiting for them to pass a budget. We are done waiting for them to comply with the Constitution of the State of North Carolina. We are done waiting for them to fully fund our public schools and honor the Leandro Decision. We are done waiting for them to do right by our teachers, our school support staff, and our children! In this midterm election year, we can’t wait any longer. They must act or we will remember in November.

Advocacy Day
2026-04-28 09:00 - 15:00 | NC
Join NC Against Gun Violence Action Fund, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action for an Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly! We are proud to stand with partners and friends as we advocate for a safer North Carolina.

NC Workers' Memorial Day Service
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Nash Square – Fallen Firefighters Memorial, 200 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us at 10am on Tuesday, April 28th in Raleigh for a press conference and solemn memorial service during which participants will toll a bell 196 times – once for each person in North Carolina who died while working for a better life in 2024 – and will renew our fight for strong safety and health protections.
Together on Workers’ Memorial Day, we raise our collective voices to win stronger safety and health protections in our workplaces and stronger job safety and health laws. We hold employers accountable to keep workers safe. We demand action on critical safety and health protections against preventable workplace hazards. We demand more resources for our nation’s job safety agencies to hold employers accountable. We demand dignity at work. And we will organize and fight for the fundamental right of every worker to a safe job until that promise is fulfilled.
This event is being organized with the support of NC Justice Center, NC A. Philip Randolph Institute, Union of Southern Service Workers, Student Action with Farmworkers, and others.

Asian American Advocacy Day
2026-04-29 08:30 - 15:00 | NC Capitol Grounds, South Side, 1 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join NCAAT for Asian American Advocacy Day 2026 on Wednesday, April 29th. This is your chance to meet directly with elected officials and champion the issues that impact our NC Asian American communities.
New to advocacy? No problem! We will be hosting a Lobby 101 training session on April 23rd at 6:00 PM via Zoom. Learn from our staff members, ask questions, feel confident about meeting with lawmakers. No experience required.
🗓️ Save the Date: April 29, 2026
📍 Where: N.C. General Assembly
🔗 Register today: Click the link in our bio or scan the QR code in the post to sign up now.
Visit https://ncaat.org/aaad2026 to learn more.
Let’s build a stronger, more equitable North Carolina together. See you there! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏻

NCAE May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires
2026-05-01 10:00 - 15:00 | RSVP FOR ADDRESS
When billionaires and corporate interests rig the rules for themselves, it will take more than business as usual to stop them. Every gain working people have ever won came from collective action — and May 1 is our moment to stand together again.

Pack the Gallery: Right to Work (For Less) — AGAIN
2026-06-03 11:00 - 15:00 | NCGA, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join NC Dems as we pack the gallery at the legislature in Raleigh! A vote is scheduled in the Senate on Wednesday at 11 am on a constitutional amendment to Right to Work.
NC Republicans know they are facing growing Democratic momentum across this state, so they are rushing a right to work constitutional amendment through instead of focusing on passing a state budget that is ten months overdue.
Here’s what they’re not telling voters: this policy is already law in North Carolina and has been since 1947. Existing federal law already prohibits requiring union membership as a condition of employment. This amendment would not create any new rights or freedoms for workers.
What it does do is give Republicans another divisive political issue to put on the ballot because they are worried about turnout in a year where Democrats have real momentum.
We’re packing the gallery at the NCGA to send a clear message: we stand with workers. Let’s fill every seat in the gallery and remind our elected officials who they serve!

Black Maternal Health: Day of Action
2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00 | NCGA, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Black Maternal Health Day of Action will bring advocates, doctors, moms, and families to the NC General Assembly to meet with members, encouraging them to fund black maternal health programs and support legislation that will help to improve maternal and infant mortality outcomes.

Learning Session- Constitutional Amendments
2026-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Down Home Office, 207 BackStreet, West Jefferson, NC, 28694, United States
Have you heard about the Constitutional Amendments that will be on the ballot in the midterm elections? Let’s talk about them and what they would mean for NC!
This will be an informal listening session designed to raise awareness and become more informed prior to stepping into the ballot box.
Snacks will be provided.

Cape Queer Pride Fest
2026-06-12 00:00 - 2026-06-14 23:45 | Brooklyn Arts District, 516 N 4th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
A weekend long pride takeover of the Brooklyn Arts District, with a street festival, drag shows, and more!
Get ready for a weekend full of love, community, & celebration at Cape Queer Pride Fest, happening throughout The Brooklyn Arts District in downtown Wilmington, NC from June 12th – 14th!
This multi-day festival will feature live music, art, performances, food, vendors, & inclusive community events – all coming together to celebrate Pride and uplift our vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ community of the Cape Fear region.
A portion of the festival proceeds will benefit The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast, supporting their vital work providing resources, advocacy, education, & safe spaces for our community.
Come out, show your pride, to support local culture, creativity, & connection. More details and lineup announcements coming soon!!!

Greenville-Pitt County Pride Festival
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | A Time for Science, 226 West 8th Street, Greenville, NC, United States
The Greenville-Pitt County Pride Festival is a vibrant celebration of the creative expression, identity, and resilience of our LGBTQ+ community. Coordinated by Emerge Gallery & Art Center, and many affirming community supporters, the festival sets the stage for voices to be seen, heard and honored. The Pride Festival highlights the rich cultural rainbow of the community, showcasing many diverse talents and stories. Through art, music, dance and performance, come celebrate Pride this year with us! This community event is free and family-friendly.

Pride Winston-Salem Festival
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Fifth Street at Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States

Sandhills Pride (Southern Pines)
2026-06-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States

Pride by The Beach: Wrightsville Beach Pride
2026-06-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Sammy Sea’s & Shipfaced, 1610 Pavilion Place, Wilmington, NC, United States
Wrightsville Beach Pride is rolling into Wilmington, NC on Saturday, June 13 and Sammy Sea’s Coastal Kitchen + @getshipfacedwb are bringing the energy all night long.
Join us for a #FREE community Pride event featuring live drag performances, local vendors, food, cocktails, music, and an outdoor marketplace just minutes from Wrightsville Beach.
And the BIGGEST Drag Show of the Month will be hosted by @simplyparis Featuring @kirbykolby @malayiachaneliman @theprincessprozac (And a special guest…)
This community celebration is all about showing up, supporting local, and giving back. A portion of food and beverage sales from the event will be donated to @lgbtqcapefear and @stonewallsportswilmington
Expect beach vibes, loud outfits, glitter in places you’ll still find three days later, and one unforgettable night on the coast.

Outdoor Marketplace Drag Show Performances Specialty Cocktails Local Vendors Food & Drinks Coastal Pride Celebration

New Bern Pride Prom
2026-06-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S Front St, New Bern, NC, 28560, United States
Whether you missed your chance to attend prom or want to relive the magic, this night is for you. This is New Bern Pride’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds support year-round programming and our long-term goal of opening an LGBTQIA+ community center.

Pleasure Island Pride
2026-06-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Seaworthy Kitchen & Bar, 604 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
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 Festival
2026-06-14 13:00 - 18:00 | Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
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 & Community Partners
Drag Performances
VIP Indoor Experience Options
VIP Reserved Parking Options
Whether you’re joining us for brunch, spending the day at the festival, relaxing inside the VIP lounge, or celebrating with friends and family, our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and community-centered Pride experience for everyone.
A portion of proceeds from Huntersville Pride Weekend will benefit Umbrella LLC, helping support LGBTQ+ community resources and advocacy efforts.

Taste of Blk: Juneteenth
2026-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Moore Square, 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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 core.
This Juneteenth, we invite you to experience a Taste of the Culture at Moore Square. Yes, your favorite cousins (aka the vendors) will be there. The aunties and uncs will definitely be holding down the food stations. And there’ll be plenty of music, laughter, conversation, and community to go around.
So pull up on us, family and friends. 🤎
It’s FREE. 💃🏾✨

Juneteenth and Pride Jubilee
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Innovation Station, 414 West Main St., Sylva, NC, 28779, United States
A celebration of Black freedom and LGBTQIA+ liberation, together.

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training (Raleigh)
2026-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Finlator Hall, 1801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, 27605, United States
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 have any food allergies!

We Will Protect Our Vote | Rally in Raleigh
2026-06-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Halifax Mall, 300 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
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 and counting our ballots.
No matter the issues driving you to vote this fall, this is your chance to learn from impacted and empowered communities that have taken on voter suppression in the past few weeks (and won!) and engage in all the ways we can work together to help North Carolinians cast a ballot this fall.
Together, we will protect our vote.

Fueling the Future: Youth Voices For Public Education Advocacy Day
2026-06-23 09:30 - 14:00 | Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 W Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
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 an individual or part of a group, we want you there. Please complete this form to register yourself or your youth group, and let’s show up strong for justice, equity, and youth power!
If you have any questions, please email: susana@ejanc.org

NC Data Center Grassroots Lobby Day
2026-06-24 09:00 - 15:00 | NCGA, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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 community leaders from across the state.
