FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919 394 8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919 682 4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828 713 3864 Week 3 of Statewide Art Pope Informational Picket Campaign Kicks Off With 9 Simultaneous Pickets Monday, December 16, 2013 4:00 PM...
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
Book Banning in North Carolina, Just wrong
Recently, the Brunswick County Board of Education met to discuss whether or not to remove the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Color Purple” from a high school reading list. The meeting marked at least the third time this year that a North Carolina school board has openly considered removing from a reading list or altogether banning a critically acclaimed work of literature after a small group of parents complained about its content. - See more...
NC on Biofuels
NC on the biofuels map because of the NC Biofuels Center, which the Repubs eliminated in this year's budget. #NCGA http://t.co/HXcPdmKMbv— Josh Stein (@JoshStein_) December 3, 2013...
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Tami Fitzgerald of NCVC shows her True Colours.
Gay rights radicals have no right to impose their views on sexuality on private school students and their parents. Really, buts its ok for so-called Christians to force their so-called religion on people. I guess they will also be denying kids of different faiths too.. The folks at North Carolina Values Coalitions are a bunch of racist, homophobic bigots.....
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Calling for Immediate Action Regarding a Potential Pattern of Excessive Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828-713-3864 WILMINGTON - The following letter was delivered by the New Hanover NAACP and North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP on Tuesday morning, 12 November 2013. Following...
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Let us pray for the good folks of Columbus, OH, Sarah Palin is coming to town.
yes it would seem she coming to town for a Book Tour. My question is who wrote the book? Then again, If my job was to write a book about this blown light bulb I wouldn’t to know. so when is the next book burning??????...
Tom Murry 2014 Campaign Position, Shocking and out of touch, and kissing ALEC asses
2014 Tom Murry Campaign Position: Teachers should be paid and treated poorly because ALEC told me to vote that way #ncpol #ncga— Betty Jean Ross (@_Betty_Ross_) November 10, 2013...
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Have you read the Lies that NC Values is pushing about Enda?
No comment is needed on my part, - ENDA creates a new special right for someone who claims to be homosexual, bisexual, or transgendered to sue business owners. - Businesses owned by well-meaning and honest people will be forced to give special rights to men who choose to dress and act like women and women who choose to dress and act like men, regardless of the business owners’ own beliefs or religious faith. - ENDA will pave the way for frivolous litigation that will make lawyers millions on the backs of America's small businesses. - ENDA could...
Bryan Fisher, let’s ban Homosexual acts
Tell you what Bryan, we’ll banned homosexuality when there is a ban on Religion. Since Religion is a much bigger problem then someone’s sexuality.....
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
News Conference & Rally to Save Vidant Pungo Hospital
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-813 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828-713-3864 October 30, 2013 3:30 PM 315 E. Main St., Belhaven, NC BELHAVEN - On Wednesday, October 30th, the Beaufort Co. NAACP and the NC State Conference of the NAACP will join...
Thursday, October 17, 2013
News Conference Announcing Colonial Capital Moral Monday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 October 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-813 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Albert Barron, Field Secretary, 252-521-6546 Friday, October 18, 2013 11:00 AM Tryon Palace, 610 Pollock St. New Bern, NC NEW BERN - The Craven County NAACP Branch, the NC State Conference of Branches and...
Monday, October 14, 2013
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II State of Civil Rights Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 14 October 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Irving Joyner, Legal Redress Chair, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828-713-3864 Two days ago, on Saturday...
Friday, October 11, 2013
Tami Fitzgerald has her nickers in a knot
is foaming at the mouth, over the fact that NC’s Attorney General Roy Cooper will be giving the Keynote Speech at this year Equality NC Gala in Greensboro. She Feels that since he is the State Attorney who must defend Amendment one shouldn’t be giving speech at this LGBT Gala. See email from her below, We need your help immediately. Right now North Carolina's Marriage Amendment is under attack and the person charged with defending it in...
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Hundreds To Protest Big Money in Politics As U.S. Supreme Court Hears McCutcheon v. FEC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 October 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Layne Amerikaner, 202-467-4999 Blair Bowie, 202-546-0173 WASHINGTON - This Tuesday, as the Supreme Court hears McCutcheon v FEC, activists and leaders of grass-roots peoples organizations representing a wide spectrum of issues will protest the super-rich effort to further undermine the integrity of our democracy on the Court's front steps. Mr. McCutcheon, on behalf...
Monday, September 30, 2013
WTF: Kay Hagan? Gov’t close to a shut down, she asking for money.
We're coming down to the wire -- there's just under 8 hours left to reach our $90,000 goal before the FEC deadline.The special interests certainly spared no expense in North Carolina this month. And we can't spare any expense in building the grassroots network we need to fight back.The clock is ticking.Chip in $5 or more right now to help us reach our $90,000 goal before the FEC deadline at midnight tonight. Thank you for all of your hard work this...
NC NAACP Pleased the United States Is Asking U.S. Courts to Block the Recently-Passed Voter Law of North Carolina Legislators and Governor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 September 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828-713-3864 DURHAM: US Attorney General Eric Holder will announce today that the U.S. Attorneys from the three North Carolina Federal Districts in North Carolina will file a lawsuit on...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
A Statement from the North Carolina NAACP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE18 September 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828-713-3864 A Statement from the North Carolina NAACP North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Claude Pope held a news conference on Tuesday, in which he criticized the Forward Together Movement...
Email FW: Support Project Connect
Please support the 7th annual Thursday, October 10, 2013, 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson St., Chapel Hill Project Connect Orange County is a FREE event that connects people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with essential services including housing, employment, health, dental, mental health, substance abuse, legal, social services and more. Project Connect is 100% supported by donations!Donations...
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Moral Monday 18 To Be Led By Youth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 14 September 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-81 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828-713-3864 Monday, September 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM First Baptist Church, 101 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh RALEIGH - On Monday, September 16th, 2013 the NC NAACP Youth & College...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Voting Law Changes Training
Twin County Democracy will be running an info session from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday September 11th at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 516 North Church Street, Rocky Mount, 27804. Come get trained up on the new voting law, what the changes are, when the various changes go into effect, and what you can do to support voter registration and mobilization in this new environment. RSVP Here We will have handouts available for distribution including a broad overview of the changes, on photo ID specifically, and on what you need to know for the...
The Moral Monday Movement is Coming to Moore County!
Monday, September 9, 2013 Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St. Southern Pines, NC 5:00 p.m. Speakers include Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II President, NC NAACP Conference of Branches, along with others. The Moore County NAACP in conjunction with the People's Assembly of Moore County invite you to the Moore County Moral Monday! Join movement veterans to learn what regressive changes enacted by the General Assembly and the new Governor mean for the environment, for women's health and how new laws affect access to education, to healthcare,...
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Today at Thom Tillis Office at NCGA
Line of protesters outside #ncga Speaker Tillis' office, delivering NAACP report card. #ncpol pic.twitter.com/MSWEPSAuFd— mark binker (@binker) September 3, 2013...
Friday, August 30, 2013
NCGA House Calendar 9.03.2013
http://www.ncleg.net/Calendars/CurrentCalendars/CurrentHouseCalendar.pdf RECONVENED SESSION HOUSE CALENDAR 105th Legislative Day Tuesday, September 3, 2013 House Convenes at 12:00 Noon Thom Tillis, Speaker Call to Order Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Proclamation from the Governor Messages from the Senate Messages from the Governor ANNOUNCEMENT The Lottery Oversight Committee will meet Wednesday, September, 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 415 of the Legislative Office Building.-CANCELLED Denise G. Weeks ...
NCGA Calendar 9.03.2013
The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECONVENED SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Senate Convenes - 12:00 p.m. Legislative Day 105 CALL TO ORDER Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, President PRAYER The Reverend Peter Milner, Senate Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JOURNAL APPROVAL PROCLAMATION FROM THE GOVERNOR MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARAH LANG Principal Clerk...
NC NAACP's Position on State Prosecutor's Offer to People Who Were Arrested
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 August 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 Atty. Irving Joyner, Legal Redress Chair, 919-682-4700...
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Taking the Dream Home Forward Together Movement Rallies across North Carolina
On the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington We've returned from the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the March on Washington in D.C. and we're ready to take the dream home to North Carolina! To find what district you live in, click HERE Programs begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28th Please see location corrections in bold Congressional District 1 - Elizabeth City Click Here to Download Flyer Museum of the Albemarle Front Lawn 501 S. Water St. Elizabeth City, NC https://www.facebook.com/events/558459654189460/...
Friday, August 23, 2013
50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 August 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-813 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: Laurel Ashton, Field Secretary, 828-713-3864 NC NAACP President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber and the Forward Together Movement to Participate in the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington DURHAM - Beginning late tonight...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Just how stupid are the Citizens of the USA??
If you need to be reminded, Hurricane Katrina happened in 2005. Source. It seem that folks of US are stupid as hell, Obama didn’t get in office till 2008, so just how was it if fault?? here this to think about: A significant chunk of Louisiana Republicans evidently believe that President Barack Obama is to blame for the poor response to the hurricane that ravaged their state more than three years before he took office....
Monday, August 19, 2013
ENC: Rocky Mount Community Chat
Aug 20, 2013 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Join Equality North Carolina for our Rocky Mount Community Chat to discuss the recent Supreme Court rulings, challenging Amendment One, and what this means in your community.Special thanks to Rocky Mount PFLAG for hosting this conversation. LocationUnitarian Universalist Fellowship516 North Church Street Rocky Mount, NC...
Monday, August 12, 2013
NC NAACP Responds to Governor's Approving the Most Restrictive Voting Rights Bill in the United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 August 2013 Contact: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 NAACP Holds News Conference Tomorrow (Tuesday) Morning DURHAM - Governor Pat McCrory and the North Carolina Legislature are on the wrong side of history. This Anti-Voting Rights Bill tramples on the blood of our martyrs, desecrates the graves of freedom fighters, and in the 21st...
Friday, August 9, 2013
Politics in Charlotte getting right down Ugly
DOC: Gary Dunn email to black political caucus CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Wednesday night, one candidate is trying to explain himself after calling his competitor the black, gay candidate.Eyewitness News has the details from a controversial email.The letter was written to the black political caucus by a Democratic mayoral candidate, Gary Dunn.In the letter, Dunn thanked the caucus for inviting him to a political meet and greet.But then he said, “Maybe I got this wrong, but you should know that I am not the black gay candidate Patrick Cannon, I am the...
Forward Together Movement Takes Moral Mondays to Charlotte
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 August 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, ...
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Rev Barber to receive the Paul Wellstone Citizen Leadership Award.
It would seem that our very own Rev. Barber will receive another national Award for his work here in NC. The Progressive nation nonprofit group “the Campaign for America’s Future” will honor NC NAACP President and Moral Mondays Leader Rev. Barber at their November 6 gala in Washington DC. Way to go Rev. Barber, your hard work is paying off.....
Monday, August 5, 2013
NC NAACP Requests Meeting with Governor McCrory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 August 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 This...
Monday, July 29, 2013
NC NAACP to Hold Interfaith Rally and March to the Capitol on the 13th Wave of Moral Mondays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 29 July 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700 For Media Assistance: ...
Friday, July 26, 2013
NC NAACP Responds to the Passage of Most Extreme Voter Restriction Laws in the Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 July 2013 For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137 Atty. Jamie Phillips Cole, Public Policy Coordinator, 919-682-4700 ...
NCGA House Calendar 7.26.2013
HOUSE CALENDAR 104th Legislative Day Friday, July 26, 2013 House Reconvenes at 9:00 A.M. Thom Tillis, Speaker PUBLIC FOR CONCURRENCE HB 92 Senate Committee Substitute No. 2 - Blust GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 2013. (Senate Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4) (5th Edition) HB 112 Senate Committee Substitute - Dollar, Collins and McElraft (Primary Sponsors) MODIFICATIONS/2013 APPROPRIATIONS ACT. (Senate Committee Substitute and Unengrossed Senate Amendment No. 1) (3rd Edition) HB 652 Senate Committee Substitute...
NCGA Senate Calendar 7.26.2013
The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website. http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDAR Friday, July 26, 2013 Senate Convenes - 12:15 a.m. Legislative Day 104 CALL TO ORDER The Honorable Tom Apodaca Senator from Henderson County PRAYER The Honorable Norman Sanderson Senator from Pamlico County JOURNAL APPROVAL RATIFICATION OF BILLS ORDERED ENROLLED REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF SELECT COMMITTEES INTRODUCTIONS MESSAGES...
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Thom Tillis what a Tool,
Back in June of 2013 Tillis calls for a dialogue with the Moral Monday protesters, Yet when they come to his office he is no were around to speak with them. this past week a small group (8) people when to see Tillis at this office at the NCGA, A handful of students with the Forward Together Movement crowded Republican House Speaker Thom Tillis' office with a bone to pick over the new state voter ID law. They chanted, "Forward together, not one step back." Things didn’t go as plan, See video for more info, Yet this man wants to be our US Congressman,...
NCGA Senate Calendar 7.25.2013
The Senate calendar has been posted on the N.C. General Assembly’s website.http://www.ncleg.net/curcal/currentsenatecalendar.pdf NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY2013 SESSION SENATE CALENDARThursday, July 25, 2013 Senate Convenes - 11:00 a.m.Legislative Day 103 CALL TO ORDERThe Honorable Tom ApodacaSenator from Henderson CountyPRAYERThe Reverend Peter Milner, Senate ChaplainJOURNAL APPROVALRATIFICATION...
