“As part our Duke Respect Durham campaign (which Durham Workers, @ue150union@raiseupthesouth @durhameducators endorsed) to make Duke pay their fair share to support city workers, schools, & housing, we are supporting this event with Davarion Baldwin on Feb 21. Spread the word! @dukerespectdurham”
February 21st at 5pm, Duke Respect Durham is hosting a community conversation at SEEDS with Dr. Davarian Baldwin, author of In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower. Dr. Baldwin studies how universities exert power as major employers and land owners, holding down wages and worsening housing inequality in communities, including Durham. He also studies how communities such as ours are organizing to demand universities pay their fair share. Baldwin will lead us in a conversation about how Duke Respect Durham’s fight for a PILOT (payment in lieu of tax) agreement will create a more equitable relationship between Duke and Durham, and a better future for the Bull City.
We’re excited to announce that we are developing a membership program and invite individuals, organizations, and institutions who share our values to join us in the fight against environmental injustice.
As a member, you’ll be part of a dedicated community focused on:
A variety of membership tiers ensure that everyone can participate, regardless of your financial situation. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please fill out our interest form. We will contact you in January of 2025 with further information.
