A night of poetry to celebrate the launch of ‘Tales from Beneath the Watermelon Sky’, a newly-published poetry book about Palestine and social justice, by local poets and comrades! It will be a night of poetry readings from the book and of Palestinian poetry, as well as some music, sweets, and overall commemoration of poetry […]
The NCTJRC Summit returns for its third year, we’ll will spend time summarizing our accomplishments and challenges of 2024 and mapping out our collective way forward for 2025. A key feature of our work will be strengthening a culture of unity, mutually supportive work, and accountability among ourselves, even as we build up people’s accountability […]
Truthsgiving 2024 Indigenous-centered storytelling, panels, food, and creative arts to uplift the untold historical truths of U.S. "Thanksgiving" The 3rd annual 7DS Truthsgiving will take place Sunday November 17th in Pleasant Grove, NC, in the heart of the Occaneechi Saponi community. Truthsgiving is a free, family-friendly event that draws out hundreds of folks […]
November 17 marks one year since the sudden closure of Poe Hall. As we reflect on this anniversary, we recognize that NC State University administration has not made sufficient progress and indeed have contributed to a climate of fear and mistrust about the safety of our campus. In the months after Poe’s closure, community members […]
Join community safety and health advocates to learn more about the threat of the proposed Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) methane gas pipeline. Free dinner provided! We’ll provide information on the negative impacts of the proposed fracked, methane gas pipeline on water, land and health on communities, and ways to get involved to cancel […]
Appalachian Voices is monitoring air pollution across the region. Join them on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. to hear the latest results in the Upper South & Appalachia Citizen Air Monitoring Project
LAND TENDING Drop in anytime to lend a hand in the gardens at Yesah Farm - there will be tasks for all energy levels! Bring your favorite gardening tools (we do have some, but not enough for a large group) and make sure to bring sunscreen, garden gloves, a hat and anything else you need […]
A documentary directed by Jan Haaken and Jennifer Ruth Screening followed by panel discussion, including the directors
A documentary directed by Jan Haaken and Jennifer Ruth Duke - Screening followed by panel discussion, including the directors Duke University, White Lecture Hall
Join Discussion on "the enemy abroad" and "the enemy within" With Guest Speakers: On Plans for Use of Military Force Against Mexico • On Developments in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen On Student Resistance in Support of Palestine (Link to Follow)
As the international community prepares to recognize Human Rights Day in the coming week, a coalition of North Carolina organizations are leveraging the December 10th commemoration to call for basic protections for workers exposed to extreme temperatures on the job. The group is hosting three regional Heat and Human Rights Events on December 8th, 9th, […]
As the international community prepares to recognize Human Rights Day in the coming week, a coalition of North Carolina organizations are leveraging the December 10th commemoration to call for basic protections for workers exposed to extreme temperatures on the job. The group is hosting three regional Heat and Human Rights Events on December 8th, 9th, […]
As you plan your grantmaking for 2025 and develop equity strategies, do you know where other foundations are investing in Environmental Health & Justice? Are you interested in learning about our ongoing initiative to track grantmaking dollars going to Black, Indigenous, or People of Color-led organizations? Join this “Follow the Money” webinar cosponsored by HEFN […]
As the international community prepares to recognize Human Rights Day in the coming week, a coalition of North Carolina organizations are leveraging the December 10th commemoration to call for basic protections for workers exposed to extreme temperatures on the job. The group is hosting three regional Heat and Human Rights Events on December 8th, 9th, […]
Public Hearing on University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill request to burn PFAS-filled pellets, Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM), at Chapel Hill Town Hall, 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill ==== The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality’s (DAQ) upcoming […]
NC Black Alliance invites you to Join us for the 2025 Environmental Justice and Healthcare Summit, Grounded in Justice, Rooted in Wellness: Reclaiming our Health and Environment, hosted by the North Carolina Black Alliance. This powerful two-day summit will take place Friday, January 17, and Saturday, January 18, at the Rocky Mount Event Center. The […]
Triangle Festival of Resistance January 18, 12-4 PM, 305 S. Dillard St., Durham, and Januray 19th 12-4 PM, 506 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
Mass Deportations & Far-Right Sheriffs, Sunday, January 19 at 4:00pm – 5:30pm ET. This event will be livestreamed on Fire Storm Books YouTube channel (no registration required). Simultaneous interpretation will be provided for in-person participants
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, a radical who encouraged all to engage in many forms of "direct political action and tactics" beyond just voting during the election seasons. MONDAY, JANUARY 20 @ 9:30am Join Coalition Against Racism, North of the River Ass’n. and other human rights organizations at: Thomas Foreman Park (400 Nash Street […]
The fight against Jefferson Griffin's baseless attempts to steal an election needs you! On Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30pm ET, Common Cause NC is hosting a statewide virtual town hall to share the latest updates on this case, hear from impacted voters, and find out what we can do next. Learn more, take action, and find out whether you […]
Join BHS Broughton HS’s Student Action For the Environment (SAFE) club at the North Carolina Legislative Building on Jones Street to protest SB 678, which uses phrasing to imply that biomass, including burning wood pellets is "clean" and "renewable." Friday, January 24 · 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Durham Beyond Policing and Siembra NC are calling you to get involved and find out how you can play a role in keeping your community safe so we can all live with dignity. #DefendandRecruit, Juntos podemos! This Saturday, January 25: 10 AM, 4 Blount St. Ste. 100, Raleigh
This webinar will provide information about how grassroots activists across 10 different counties in Northern CA organized and launched the Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) class action lawsuit against their members of Congress. The webinar is the beginning of a nationwide network supporting taxpayer's efforts to hold our elected officials across the US accountable for illegal […]
Durham Beyond Policing and Siembra NC are calling you to get involved and find out how you can play a role in keeping your community safe so we can all live with dignity. #DefendandRecruit, Juntos podemos! This Saturday, January 25: 2 PM, 2823 N Roxboro St., Durham
Health and Healthcare in Your Community: An Active Listening Session Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 2 - 4 pm Galilee Ministries, 3601 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205 The Reimagining America Project invites you to join us for an active listening session where your health and health care experiences in your community are listened to and heard. There will be caring, trained professionals and great listeners […]
Join Southern Coalition For Social Justice to learn how zoning decisions shape our communities and what we can do to influence them. Zoning Primer: Anne Harvey, Chief Counsel for Environmental Justice at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, will explain zoning basics—what it is, how the process works, and how to get involved. Community Organizing Insights: Denzel […]
Event is both in person and online. Click here to register for in-person or virtual attendance: qrco.de/soils
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.
