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Register: Join We Build Progress + partner organizations to learn how to use its first-of-its-kind Data Center Model Policy Guide; an interactive resource designed to equip community-based organizers and state and local leaders withexpert-informed, customizable policy templates that address the harms of data centers. Thursday, October 22 • 2PM.
Attend: Join the event “Big Tech’s Biggest Enablers”, on Thursday, October 22 • 6:00 PM. They’ll reveal how the fossil fuel industry and Big Tech are working together to fast track polluting gas pipelines and power plants for a massive hyperscale data center buildout.
Crushing Wheelchairs a social justice film about the violent machinery of poverty in the United States today. The screening will take place on Thursday, October 22 • 6 PM at The People's Solidarity Hub, Yarrow House: 1809 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
SVA's Powerbuilding Team, PSH, and the NC Disaster Resilience and Recovery Network Present: "Theory of Change" Film Screening. Rural North Carolina isn't short on anger. It's short on trust. At the Sassafras Center (teal building), People’s Solidarity Hub, 1805 Chapel Hill Rd in Durham, NC on Friday, October 23 • 6:30 PM.
Attend: Fertile Ground Co-Op hosts their upcoming Groundbreaking. Join this free event for coffee, speakers and celebration. Saturday, October 24 • 11 AM at 2245 Garner Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Register: Congo to the Carolinas: Featuring Rania Masri, NCEJN; Maurice Carney, Friend ms of the Congo; and Brandon Forester, Media Justice on Saturday, October 24 • 12 PM - virtual teach-in on how Big Tech pipeline of harm and extraction connects from Congo mineral Mining, fossil fuel expansion, Data center development, surveillance, and war.
Join: Triad Workers Assembly on Sunday, October 25 • 5-7 PM at Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Register: Educate your neighbors. Most people do not know about these amendments, and the way to defeat them (and thereby defeat future data centers), is to talk to them at the polls. Join NC By the People for Poll Greeting Training- Vote Against the Amendments! Online Training on Tuesday, October 27 • 7:00pm–8:30PM
The Museum of Life and Science will be hosting the Science of Fear for an adults-only exploration of the science behind fear. NCEJN will be tabling at the event! It’s the season of scares, and the Museum is simply crawling with fright and fun! Come dressed in your best costume to celebrate Halloween with spooky […]
Attend: The Peace Garden Project presents The Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival on November 5-7 • Roanoke Island Festival Park (Manteo, NC). For information on films, schedule, venue, and tickets, visit here.
Register: Join the People's Celebration: 10 Years of Muslim Women for 10 years of community engagement, advocacy and unity. Expect free fun for all ages! Saturday, November 7 • 11 AM at The Rumman Room (5104 Western Boulevard, #Suite A Raleigh 27606)
Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas plan a massive buildout of dirty energy infrastructure in Davie and Davidson counties on the Yadkin River to power data centers. Davidson County will hold two important meetings on rezoning 1,600 acres of land for this project. First, the county planning board will consider the project on Tuesday, October […]