NCEJN Annual Environmental Justice Summit

At this annual summit, we strengthen relationships and networks and deepen inclusive spaces through linguistic equity and true intersectionality. We develop a stronger strategy for action – all toward building

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April 2026
Apr 12
12 April 2026

Facing Race: A National Conference is the nation’s largest multiracial, intergenerational racial justice conference. This biennial, one-of-a-kind gathering serves as a vital intersection where community organizers, activists, artists, educators, and movement […]

Apr 13
13 April 2026
Wendell Town Hall,
409 Landing View Dr
Wendell,NC27591United States

This public hearing will be on Monday, April 13 at 6:00 pm.

Apr 13
13 April 2026

Join Migrant Roots for 4 virtual sessions to collectively analyze Silky Shah's Unbuild Walls. This session focuses on chapter 6 & 7. It will be on Monday, April 13th from […]

Apr 13
13 April 2026

New power plant construction to power data centers could raise your electricity rates. The NC Utilities Commission regulates electric utilities, they are holding a hearing on whether Duke Energy can increase rates […]

Apr 13
13 April 2026

Join Beautiful Trouble’s For The Win! Spring 2026 series. These free sessions are designed to help you use Beautiful Trouble resources and tools to the max! Uncover the Toolbox’s hidden […]

Apr 14
14 April 2026
Apex Town Hall,
73 Hunter St
Apex,NC27502United States

Apex to hold Town Hall Meeting on data center moratorium. This event will be on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 pm.

Apr 17
17 April 2026
atlanta,
atlanta,georgiaUnited States

Register for the Take Back Tech 3 Conference. April 17-19 • Atlanta. Media Justice wants to ensure that as many folks as possible who want to join us are able […]

Apr 17
17 April 2026

Take Back Tech is a gathering for organizers, artists, tech workers, academics, lawyers, and more to rally together and strategize our next power-building moves. Tech has made it clear: they […]

Apr 18
18 April 2026
Wake County Commons Building,
4011 Carya Drive
Raleigh,NC27610United States

Join Black Workers for Justice for their annual traditional BWFJ social justice Banquet fundraiser. E-mail them at fruitoflabrowcc@netscape.com or call 919-876- 7187 to reserve tickers by March 5. This event […]

Apr 20
20 April 2026
Archdale Building, Ground Floor Hearing Room,
512 N. Salisbury St
Raleigh,NC27604United States

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is holding public hearings to receive public comment on proposed rules for monitoring and minimizing three PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in wastewater […]

Apr 21
21 April 2026

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 […]

Apr 21
21 April 2026
Boone Town Hall,
567 W King St
Boone,NC28607United States

This hearing is to discuss a potential county-wide moratoreum on data centers. This public hearing will be on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00 pm.

Apr 21
21 April 2026

Orange County to hold a public hearing before considering a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers, including artificial intelligence data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, and data processing facilities. This event […]

Apr 22
22 April 2026

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 […]

Apr 22
22 April 2026
Peace United Church of Christ,
2714 West Market St
Greensboro,NC27403United States

A public showing of the film Earth's Greatest Enemy This event will be on April 22nd at 6:00 pm.

Apr 23
23 April 2026
Wilmington City Hall, Skyline Center,
929 North Front Street
Wilmington,NC28401United States

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is holding public hearings to receive public comment on proposed rules for monitoring and minimizing three PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in wastewater […]

Apr 23
23 April 2026

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 […]

Apr 28
28 April 2026

The State Energy Conference of North Carolina brings together energy professionals, policy makers, innovators, and businesses to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the energy sector. This premier […]

May 2026
May 05
05 May 2026
Marbles Kids Museum,
201 East Hargett Street
Raleigh,NC27601United States

2026 is a critical year to harness our collective power, connections, and resilience to build the future we want to see. Join NC Conservation Network for a chance to strengthen […]

May 12
12 May 2026
Guilford Technical Community College,
1201 Bonner Drive
Jamestown,NC27282United States

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is holding public hearings to receive public comment on proposed rules for monitoring and minimizing three PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in wastewater […]

Species Extinction & The Environmental Justice Movement

Luma Kennedy, NCEJN Communications Manager Species extinction is a serious issue that is already impacting every aspect of our lives. The data is staggering. Industry, industrial agriculture, unchecked development, mining,

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In Remembrance of The People’s Professor

First we hear from Mama Naeema Muhammad: “First and foremost, we always called him the “People’s Professor”—a term of endearment from the community. We loved Steve for his humility; when he

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On A Day in West Badin with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council

Aleena Oakley, NCEJN Hi! My name is Aleena Oakley; I’m a lifelong NC resident with roots in the Charlotte area, and I have been working with NCEJN and the Concerned

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The 25th NCEJN Summit, and how the experience relates to my work

Anita Cunningham, Executive Director, NC Climate Solutions Coalition, Director, NC Disaster Response and Resilience Network First, let me say the NC Environmental Justice Summit had everything I needed to nurture my body, mind

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NCEJN’s Resource Readiness Workshop Series

Ashley Daniels, NCEJN Team Member In September 2024, NCEJN introduced a new offering: Resource Readiness Workshops for grassroots EJ leaders in the state. The ten participating organizations were concentrated in

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PFAS pollution and other EJ issues at the Sampson County Landfill

Denise Robinson, Deputy Director of Environmental Justice Community Action Network (EJCAN) On August 30, on behalf of EJCAN (the Environmental Justice Community Action Network) the Southern Environmental Law Center filed

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Why NCEJN?

yh Patt, J.D., Ph.D, long time activist in social & environmental justice This year, I trained with the Anne Braden Program (ABP), which is an anti-racist training for white people.

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On Political Education

Dr. Kim. E. Koo, Rocky Mount Racial Justice Group On September 1st, a strategic meeting was held by a coalition of organizations (El Futuro es Nuestro, NCEJN, USSW and FAN)

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Joining The NCEJN Research & Education Team This Summer

Colleen Dongarra, NCEJN Intern 2024 I view spiderwebs differently now. They used to be a nuisance – something I stumbled into during an early morning hike. I would feel a

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Using Collective Power to Unveil & Fight Injustice

Chelsea Lundquist-Wentz, NCSU’s Campus Community Alliance for Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) Founding Member In December 2023, as Poe Hall’s closure sent classes online and ousted faculty and graduate students from their

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Having a Seat at The Table- The True Meaning of a Power Lunch

Beverly A. Scarlett, Co-Founder & Director of Education, Indigenous Memories Few people are willing and less can express gratitude for togetherness. Something so simple can be challenging, but not for

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Just One View from “The Trenches”

Don Cavellini, Co-Chair, Pitt Co. Coalition Against Racism (CAR) We have experienced a greater willingness among progressive activists to collaborate with like-minded colleagues. This seems to be true for individuals

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What We Consider Environmental Injustice & What We Set Aside

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18th Annual Protecting Mother Earth Conference

Dr. Dani Lin Hunter, NCEJN Research & Education Manager Hi everyone! This past week I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful mountains of Cherokee, North Carolina, to attend the

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The Ongoing Injustices Faced by Farm Workers in North Carolina

Leticia Zavala, Co-Coordinator, El Futuro Es Nuestro On July 7th, I got a call from a worker saying, “Lety another worker passed away from heat, I don’t know who or where

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The White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action

Dr. Chris Hawn, NCEJN Co-director of Research & Education This week I joined government officials, advocates, and EJ leaders from across the country to mark the one year anniversary of

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The Significance of July 20, 2024?

Dr. Valerie Anne Johnson, Co-Director of Infrastructure and Development Do you know what is significant about tomorrow, July 20, 2024? Those familiar with Octavia Butler and her incredibly visionary novel

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Our Second Quarterly Meeting at Robeson County Hosted by The Lumbee Riverkeeper and The Winyah Rivers Alliance

Luma Kennedy – NCJN Communications Manager Robeson County, which is both the largest county in North Carolina, and has the largest indigenous population and a significant Black community, is also

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