ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has operated for years with extraordinary power and almost no accountability. The result has been predictable and devastating: excessive force, civil rights violations, secrecy, and a culture that treats abuse as collateral damage. Since this weekend's killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents, many Democrats are speaking out and are […]
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Sign on: Organizations, Businesses and Elected Officials: Sign Resolution to Gov. Stein re Duke Energy's Climate Deception
Register: ICE Wars: Violence, Compassion, and Resistance (a WIRN Webinar) on Wednesday, February 4 • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. This webinar will describe the scope of the federal presence in Minnesota, what it feels like to be the subjects to an armed intervention by your own government, the impact on immigrant neighbors, and the […]
Register: Reading Frantz Fanon: Join Abolition School & Haymarket Books for hybrid political education collaboration. They'll be digging into curated readings from across the career of anti-colonial revolutionary Frantz Fanon, doing so as always with an eye to distilling crucial lessons for the struggles on the horizon. Via interactive streaming on YouTube. Wednesdays starting February […]
Register: Flock, Ring, and the MF’n Police: Break down this massive surveillance web, how it partners with local law enforcement agencies and ICE to criminalize our communities, and how these corporations sell the tech that expands the surveillance state. (A Media Justice Webinar) on Wednesday, February 4 • 6:00 PM
Get ready for an engaging lecture and conversation with Michael S. Regan, a leading voice in environmental justice. The program, a cornerstone of EEJI’s efforts to highlight critical voices and spark action for environmental justice, will explore the intersection of climate justice, racial equity, and economic policy, with a focus on how power, policy, and […]
Join an in-person conversation, dinner & teach-in on the history & solidarity of African-Americans & Palestinians. Speakers: Issa Farhoud, Desmera Gatewood, and Rania Masri. This event will be held on Friday, February 6 from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm.
Register for The City Raleigh Candidates’ Forum on Saturday, February 7. Mayoral & At Large • 10:30 am; District Representatives • 1:00 pm. Shaw University.
Join Crossroads Church of Fayetteville for an afternoon filled with delicious food and the opportunity to connect with community members. This is your chance to engage in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to you. This event will be held Saturday, February 7 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Rooted Futures Lab is hosting the second meeting of the Data Center & Environmental Justice Coalition featuring a 1-hour, drill-based negotiation training focused on data center siting and permitting. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00 AM.
This film screening of Earth's Greatest Enemy will include a virtual Q&A with the Director Abby Martin. This event will be on Thursday, February 12 at 7 pm.
Prep Meeting: Concerned Community members are preparing for the Public Hearing in Canton, NC, on February 11 to better understand: what data centers are, their impact (economically, environmentally, etc.), current regulations and laws, & our options as a community on Sunday, February 8 • 11 AM -12:30 PM. The Hive House Commons (19 Park St, […]
Wear red to show solidarity in standing against the New Hill data center. This event will be on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00 pm.
Data Centers are creating real problems for communities, from rising energy bills and strains on local water usage to noise and pollution. These harms are why people around the country are calling for a moratorium on data centers until we have federal laws in place to protect communities from these systemic harms. The tech industry […]
This event is a special session of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to discuss a temporary moratorium on data centers. This event will be Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 pm.
This public hearing is to address whether to adopt a temporary moratorium on new data centers. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 pm.
Speaker Series hosted by Conserving Carolina Unregulated Drinking Water Contaminants, Thursday, February 12 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Hendersonville Green Drinks at The Local Table (1307 7th Ave E, Hendersonville, 28792)
This webinar is honor Safiya Bukhari, former Black Panther and political prisoner. This event will be held on Thursday, February 12 at 8:00 pm.
Join REACH for a Valentine's day event of fun and fundraising. This event will be Saturday, February 14 at 6:00 pm.
The Cuban people are facing extreme conditions amidst a black out, hurricane, and strangling US blockade that has been exasperated by a recent executive order aimed at cutting off all oil imports into the island. This event acts as a fundraiser to support them. This event will be on February 13 at 7 pm at […]
Through the Water Watch training, volunteers are trained to collect scientific observations related to water quality, flooding, erosion, habitat conditions and other indicators of river health. The information gathered helps Riverkeepers identify pollution concerns, monitor waterways and expand protection efforts across the watershed. This training will be held on Monday, February 17 from 6:00 pm […]
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has scheduled two community meetings for February to discuss projects that will transition several neighborhoods from private well water to public service. The extensions are supported by state and federal grants intended to mitigate “forever chemical” exposure in the region. This meeting will be for residents in the Castle […]
Hosted by the Clean Economy Coalition of Color, join the National Wildlife Federation’s Environmental Justice, Health, and Community Resilience and Revitalization program for a second roundtable discussion on data center developments and their impacts on our lives. Moderated by Dr. Khalil Shahyd, learn from a panel of experts about the current policy landscape for data […]
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has scheduled two community meetings for February to discuss projects that will transition several neighborhoods from private well water to public service. The extensions are supported by state and federal grants intended to mitigate “forever chemical” exposure in the region. This meeting will be for residents in the Castle […]
Join DREAM Defenders to discuss protecting Black immigrants in the wake of increased ICE attacks. This event will be held on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 pm.
Please join Engaged Defenders for Democracy as will gather to demonstrate at the ICE facility in Cary. They will stand along Evans Road at the corner of Evans and Centrewest Court, near the Cary ICE office. This event will be every Friday until August from 9 am to 11 am.
Join the Protect Wake County Coalition at the New Hill Community Center to discuss tactics to stop the new data center. This event will be on Sunday, February 22 at 7:00 pm.
Join SOL Nation to speak out against the expansion; defend 5 points development; and demand Green Transit Solutions. This event will be Monday, February 23 at 5:30 pm.
The Center for Energy Education will host a free presentation to share information about solar as a renewable source of energy and its role in providing power and opportunities to communities. The speakers will be Josh Brooks, chief of Policy Strategy and Innovation at the NC Sustainable Energy Association, and our own Dr Valerie Ann […]
Register: Join NCEJN and The Center for Progressive Reform on Tuesday, February 24 • 1 PM for a webinar on using satellite imagery to track data centers and land use. Learn the basics, explore an open-source pipeline, and see real case studies in action. Perfect for anyone looking to get started with satellite imagery and […]
Join the Protect Wake County Coalition at the Apex Town Meeting to discuss blocking the proposed new data center. This event will be on Sunday, February 24 at 6:00 pm.
Dr. Rania Masri, NCEJN Co-director will be presenting at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Join the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and the Afrofuturism Collective for a free webinar on how stories, technologies, and lifeways from the African diaspora can shape biodiversity conservation. This session explores unique approaches to habitat stewardship, connecting birds, community, and the arts. This event will be on Wednesday, February 25 at 4:00 pm.
Join North Carolina Conservation Network for a film screening of Greensboro Forever Chemicals. This event will be on Wednesday, February 25 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. . RSVP by emailing Brianna@ncconservationnetwork.org.
Join the Party for Socialism and Liberation for a panel discussion about US imperalism. NCEJN's own Rania Masri will be on the panel. This event will be on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 pm.
Pipeline giant Williams Transco has been granted federal approval for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project — a new high-pressure methane gas pipeline that would run through Wallburg, Midway and Welcome. The project would also expand a compressor station northwest of Lexington. While this pipeline would pass through Davidson County communities, it would primarily serve large […]
Village of Wisdom is hosting Black Genius Fest 2026: Architects of the Dream, a free community celebration for all ages on Durham’s historic Black Wall Street. This year’s Fest features 18 interactive exhibitions showcasing Durham’s creativity across science, wellness, poetry, history, and more. This event will be on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 11 am […]
Join Duke Farm for a special event exploring the intersection of labor history, climate change, and public health. They will kick off with a screening of the documentary “Dolores,” which chronicles the life of labor icon Dolores Huerta, followed by an expert-led panel discussion and a community mixer. This event will be on Tuesday, March […]
Join Migrant Roots for 4 virtual sessions to collectively analyze Silky Shah's Unbuild Walls. This first session focuses on the intro and chapter 1. It will be on Monday, March 2nd from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
This event will be on Saturday, March 7 at noon.
This event will be on Wednesday, March 4th from 7 pm to 8 pm over Zoom.
Join the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), Mijente, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), and the Boycott National Committee for From Minneapolis to Gaza, Purge Palantir!: Workshop on Local Divestment and Boycott Campaigns Targeting Military Tech Giant Palantir. This virtual event will be on Thursday, March 5 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Please join State Voices for an important partner briefing with HwaJeong Kim, Director of Minnesota Voice, and a Saint Paul City Councilmember. HwaJeong will share updates on the status of the ICE occupation in Minneapolis/St. Paul, lessons learned, and how to prepare if/when there is a mass ICE deployment in your city This event will […]
A Powerful Learning Journey with Dr. Lyla June Dive into what it means to be a keystone species through Indigenous regenerative ecosystem designs! This class is free for anyone who’d like to take it and is offered on a Pay-What-You-Can model. A sliding scale donation of $40-$60 USD or more per student is suggested for […]
Join many organizations to learn directly from leaders who are advancing renewable energy projects, pushing back on pipelines and data centers, supporting education and labor rights and creating sustainable food systems and climate resilience. This event is on Sunday, March 8 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
The training prepares attenders to legally and calmly verify reports of the presence of ICE agents locally. Most of the time these reports have been false alarms, but verification allows Siembra to provide reliable information to members of our community, letting them know that it is safe to go out - to work, to school, […]
The training prepares attenders to legally and calmly verify reports of the presence of ICE agents locally. Most of the time these reports have been false alarms, but verification allows Siembra to provide reliable information to members of our community, letting them know that it is safe to go out - to work, to school, […]
Get information about ways to support actions against ICE in Durham. This event will be on Sunday, March 8 at the People's Solidarity Hub at 3:00 pm.
Celebrate International Working Women's Day with Women United Against Genocide! This event will be on Sunday, March 8 at 4:00 pm on Zoom.
Join the Black Rose Anarchist Federation for a screening of two films Jinyan: Story of a Female Guerrilla Fighter (2020) - 52 minutes ŞOREŞA JİN: Women’s Revolution (2020) - 23 minutes This event will be on Sunday, March 8 at 5:00 pm.
Join the Protect Wake County Coalition at the New Hill Community Center to discuss tactics to stop the new data center. This event will be on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm.
Join SiembraNC for the Enough Should Be Enough Listening Tour Team Launch Trainings. You'll get everything you need to work as a team, including learning how to use our conversation tool, how to think about who to have conversations with and how we'll develop an agenda together over the next several months This event will […]
Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to solar energy development in North Carolina for community organizations, environmental advocates, and concerned residents. This is the first session in a three-part webinar series exploring solar energy and community engagement. This event will be Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
The Enough Should Be Enough Listening Tour is a massive, grassroots effort launching in February to engage 50,000 North Carolinians—specifically targeting the 2 million voters who sat out the last election—to reclaim a state that serves us rather than the ultra-wealthy. At this call, we'll tell you more about it, including the in-person team trainings […]
Register: Join us for Inner Transformation and Care as a Pathway for Well-being, Peace and Regeneration, a transformative intergenerational weekend retreat on the sidelines of the 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women designed to bridge inner resilience with outer action. This is not just a getaway; it is a sanctuary for women, youth, […]
Join the Institute for Critical Studies of Zionism for “Algorithmic Death-World: Artificial Intelligence and the Case of Palestine” with Sarah Fathallah (they/any), a surveillance and carceral technologies researcher and community organizer. In this talk, Sarah discusses the algorithmic death-world formed by Al systems that dispossess data from both Palestinian lives and deaths, generate kill lists […]
Join SiembraNC for the Enough Should Be Enough Listening Tour Team Launch Trainings. You'll get everything you need to work as a team, including learning how to use our conversation tool, how to think about who to have conversations with and how we'll develop an agenda together over the next several months This event will […]
The training prepares attenders to legally and calmly verify reports of the presence of ICE agents locally. Most of the time these reports have been false alarms, but verification allows Siembra to provide reliable information to members of our community, letting them know that it is safe to go out - to work, to school, […]
There will be delicious food prepared by Chef Gary of Vanta Catering, drinks, music, poetry, discussion, books, games and networking. You can also bring your laptop, get comfy and get a little work done - if you must! $15 (+5 for a waffle) donation requested. A social justice fundraiser. RSVP: 919-876-7187 or email: fruitoflaborwcc@netscape.com This […]
Unbought, Unbossed – Shirley Chisholm screening, discussion. This event is free and open to the public. This event will be on Sunday, March 15 from 2 pm to 3 pm.
Join this training to learn how to be a local ICE Watch dispatcher! You'll be connected with the existing local dispatch team in either your area or an area that needs more dispatchers. This event will be on Sunday, March 15 at 2 pm.
