Chiquita Closing Charlotte Headquarters

Yes, NC to lose another business, layoff are in our future. Why?

According to a message sent Wednesday by county manager Dena Diorio, Chiquita is closing its Charlotte headquarters.

“I wanted to let you know that we have learned that today Chiquita will be announcing to their employees (via email) the closure of its Charlotte headquarters location,” Diorio wrote to county commissioners.

#BREAKING: @Chiquita is closing Charlotte headquarters over next 12 to 18 months. About 300 employees will be affected @TWCNewsCLT

— Caroline Vandergriff (@c_vandergriff) January 14, 2015

#BREAKING-- @Chiquita closing #CLT HQ over next 12 to 18 months. Employees to be notified by e-mail today.

— Andrew Sorensen (@AndrewSorensen1) January 14, 2015

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This Labor Day a Moral Monday with a Three-City Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 29, 2014

 

Contact: Sarah Bufkin, NC NAACP - smbufkin@gmail.com or 404.285.3413

 

 

The NC NAACP and the Forward Together Movement Join the NC AFL-CIO and Workers to Make This Labor Day a Moral Monday with a Three-City Tour

 

 

Moral Monday - Labor Day

Monday, Sept. 1, 2014

 

Raleigh Stop

9 am - Press conference

Nash Square

201 S. Dawson St., Raleigh

 

Greensboro Stop

11 am - Press conference

Beloved Community Center

417 Arlington St, Greensboro

 

Charlotte Stop

5:30 pm - Moral Monday Rally

Marshall Park

800 E. Third St, Charlotte

 

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Berber speaking at Duke Energy

	AVL Beyond Coal (@AVLBeyondCoal)
1 May 2014 9:40 AM EDT Reverend Barber speaking to the crowd gathered outside of @DukeEnergy in #Charlotte #kickcoalash http://t.co/JQGDP8w4N0

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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 white guy.”

He went on to say that he hopes the black political caucus is not a “white racist group that would vote for only a black candidate.”
Eyewitness News spoke with Dunn on the phone Wednesday night, and he said he is not a bigot, but he said no one should vote based on race or sexual orientation.
"I would fight for every black person on the street. I would fight for every homosexual. I would go out there and kill for them to make sure they got equal rights," said Dunn.
The man he called the black, gay candidate is Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon.
On Wednesday night, he said he is not gay.
He called Dunn’s statements unfortunate.
"It saddens me that someone running for public office would demonstrate such divisive behavior using inflammatory language, especially untruths to attack a family man like myself," said Cannon.
Cannon has served on Charlotte City Council since 1993.
He said after Dunn’s statements, his supporters are more energized than ever.
Cannon and Dunn are among four Democrats facing off in a Sept. 10 primary

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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,  

      919-682-4700 

For Media Assistance:               Rev. Kojo Nantambu, Charlotte/Mecklenberg NAACP

      President, 704-641-7951

 

CHARLOTTE - The Charlotte/Mecklenberg County Branch of the NAACP and partners will announce plans for "Charlotte Moral Monday", scheduled for later this month, at a news conference on Friday.

            The news conference will take place at Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, at 11:00 am on Friday, August 9, 2013.

            Charlotte Moral Monday will take place on Monday, August 19 at 5:00 pm in Marshall Park, 800 E. Third Street. On the same day, Dare County and Manteo will host a Coastal Moral Monday in Eastern NC.

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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

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Light the Way to Justice | Vigil Events around NC

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

7:00pm until 8:00pm

As the Supreme Court judges the fate of DOMA and Prop 8, join us for as we call for full LGBT equality.
Vigils will be taking place across the country as the nation's highest court hears oral arguments in the Prop 8 and DOMA cases on March 26 and 27.
SAVE THE DATE | LOCATION TBA (IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH)
Equality NC is honored to host the March 26th vigil led by community leaders Tracy Hollister and Madeline Goss.
The event will involve:
* Featured speakers
* Candlelight vigil
* Live tweeting other state & national events. #Light2Justice
More vigils are being planned across the state and country as a growing coalition of organizations and communities stand together for full equality, including events hosted by Equality NC and Campaign for Southern Equality. Join one near you:
Asheville
http://www.facebook.com/events/521879764529059/
Charlotte
http://www.facebook.com/events/442505179167652/
Fayetteville
http://www.facebook.com/events/617322361616643/
Greensboro
http://www.facebook.com/events/232926090178575/
Raleigh
http://www.facebook.com/events/148817618616571/
Want to plan your own event? For more information visit, http://www.lighttojustice.org/

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Pat McCrory claim he did a good Job in Charlotte, Really!

@PatMcCroryNC says he did "such a good job" as mayor of #CLT. Doubling the debt to $3.3 Billion? Good Job? #ncgovow.ly/ebNm3

see the video for a different take on his job performance in Charlotte.

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NC NAACP to Host Clergy, Faith and Justice Prayer Breakfast in Charlotte on Labor Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2012

Clergy, Faith and Justice Prayer Breakfast

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 7:00 AM

Greater Galilee Baptist Church

Pastor Robert E. Lee McGowens, Sr.

501 W. Park Avenue - Charlotte, NC 28203

For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II President, 919-394-8137

Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Exec. Director, 919-682-4700

Rev. Kojo Nantambu, Religious and Education Advocacy Director, 704-599-8904

For Media Assistance:            Ms. Sharon Coleman, Office Communication Manager,  

919-682-4700

CHARLOTTE - The North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP is hosting a "Clergy, Faith and Justice Prayer Breakfast" on Labor Day, September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, NC at 7:00 AM. The breakfast coincides but does not affiliate with the Democratic National Convention, where thousands will arrive in North Carolina's largest city in the midst of the most important election of this generation. There will be media availability for principle speakers at the breakfast.  

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, president of the NC NAACP, Mr. Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Rev. Kojo Nantambu, Religious and Education Advocacy Director for the NC NAACP and other faith leaders and activists will hold a discussion on the moral issues that shape and frame this year's election: voting rights, education equality, economic justice, labor rights, access to quality health care and racial disparities in the criminal justice system. The breakfast will take place at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Robert E. Lee McGowens, Sr.

"Forty-nine years ago today, at the March on Washington, a diverse, progressive and committed group of Americans put before the nation a moral agenda to address voting rights, civil rights, educational equality, jobs and labor rights," said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, president of the North Carolina NAACP. "Forty-nine years later, as we see a constant barrage of attacks against voting rights, widening economic injustice and poverty, challenges to health care, and attacks on public education along with continuing disparities in the criminal justice system, we must again keep a strong moral agenda rooted in love and justice before the nation and both political parties."

A news conference announcing the prayer breakfast will take place on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth Street (corner of Fourth and Davidson Streets) in downtown Charlotte. Rev. Kojo Nantambu, Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP Branch President and Religious and Education Advocacy Director for the NC NAACP, will lead the news conference. 

Click Here to Download Flyer for Prayer Breakfast

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Charlotte might be the first to lose it Domestic Partner Benefits

James is already pushing Mecklenburg to scrap its policy that provides domestic partner health insurance benefits to employees in same-sex relationships. The county has been offering same-sex benefits to employees since commissioners approved the policy in 2009.
James fired off the following email to County Manager Harry Jones and county legal staff early Wednesday morning:

Since Amendment One has passed when will we get a memo or something that outlines what changes we need to make to our health plan to be in compliance? I recall when the Democrats on the Commission forced the issue and added these benefits for homosexuals that a number of legal experts said it was illegal then – including the City attorney. Now that Amendment one has passed it obviously is illegal to offer this benefit as there is now only one ‘domestic legal union’ recognized in the state.
Prior to the vote most scholars (left and right) said that Amendment One would eliminate local faux ‘marriage’ benefits for homosexual employees. I would cite them but you know them all too well.
Still, I would like to know when the Board can expect information on the changes Amendment One wrought (or are we going to break the law and spend scarce resources on litigation we will likely loose)?

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Coalition to Protect All NC Families Leads “NC Baptists Against Amendment One” Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Jen Jones, (919) 260-5906, jen@equalitync.org

Ryan Rowe, (919) 274-3203, ryan@protectncfamilies.org

COALITION TO PROTECT ALL NC FAMILIES LEADS “NC BAPTISTS AGAINST AMENDMENT ONE” CONFERENCE

Charlotte, N.C. – Protect All NC Families, the coalition effort to defeat Amendment One on the N.C. primary ballot on May 8, 2012, will join other local and national organizations in leading “NC Baptists Against Amendment One: Justice, Equality and Personal Freedom,” from Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C., February 25, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a part of the national Many Voices, One Love campaign sponsored by the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB), the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America (BPFNA), and the Alliance of Baptists.

WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2012 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Rd Charlotte, NC 28207-2582

WHAT: “NC Baptists Against Amendment One: Justice, Equality & Personal Freedom”

The February 25 event, the first of three planned events in the Many Voices, One Love campaign, is focused on Amendment One, which would ban legal recognitions for all unmarried couples in North Carolina. Along with the national groups named above, representatives from The Human Rights Campaign, and the Faith and Justice Servant Leadership Group of Myers Park Baptist Church join The Coalition to Protect NC Families in planning this Queen City event.

The day will feature an hour-long panel discussion (9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.) that touches on the many reasons Amendment One is dangerous for North Carolina and against fundamental Baptist beliefs; as well as workshops to train others how to share their stories and start conversations on the issues.

Those interested in attending NC Baptists Against Amendment One: Justice, Equality and Personal Freedom should register by February 20 at www.ManyVoicesOneLove.com. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 per person. All money goes toward the campaign to defeat Amendment One. All are welcome to participate.

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Protect All NC Families (protectncfamilies.org) is a broad coalition of state and national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) and human rights groups, faith organizations, communities of color, nonpartisan organizations, and business & community leaders, coming together for one purpose: to defeat Amendment One on the NC primary ballot on May 8, 2012.

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Bike Share: Something every city in NC should do

Similar pedaling operations have begun cropping up of late in cities across the country, as a required cool jewel to adorn any hipster urban core’s crown. So naturally, Charlotte needs one.

The program’s premise is fairly simple: stations equipped with payment kiosks and corrals for bicycles are set up at strategic locations throughout town; for a daily or hourly fee, or with a paid membership, people can take a bicycle from a station, ride it for a certain number of hours and return it to another bike station.

This is a great program that I would support 100% with my tax money.. It would help cut down traffic and promote a healthy lifestyle too. I think every city should invest in these.. Cities in other countries have these share bike programs, Lets bring them here..

Even if the main focus of this program is the DNC 2012 convention.. Click here to read more.

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Email from the NC Democratic Party

Please Join

The North Carolina Democratic Party

for our

Charlotte Democratic Victory Dinner &
DNC Convention Countdown Celebration

Saturday, March 17, 2012

with featured guests

2012 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates

and

Don Fowler

Former DNC Chair and 1988 DNC Convention CEO

Crown Plaza

201 South McDowell Street

Charlotte, NC 28204

5:30 P.M. - Reception

7:00 P. M. - Dinner

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Democratic Governor's Circle - $1000

Chair's 2012 Victory Team - $500

Turn NC Blue Pillar - $250

Friends for a Democratic Victory - $125

Reception Tickets - $60
Individual Tickets - $75

RSVP on our website at

www.ncdp.org or contact

Ellen - 919-821-2777 ext. 206

ellen@ncdp.org

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Hagan to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of 9/11 in Charlotte

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Senator Hagan will attend a 9/11 tribute ceremony at the new Lincoln Heights Park in Charlotte. The construction of the park is part of the annual National Day of Service and Remembrance, an effort to equip more than 1 million Americans to serve their communities on September 11. Local nonprofit agency Hands On Charlotte brought together community volunteers to help build Lincoln Heights Park in the days leading up to the 9/11 anniversary.

In her speech, Senator Hagan, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11, as well as the men and women who continue to serve our country abroad and at home. She will also discuss the National Day of Service and Remembrance and the importance of giving back to the community to honor the lives lost that day.

Sunday, September 11, 2011 3:00 PM

Lincoln Heights Park, 1800 Catherine Simmons Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28219

Map

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NC DREAM TEAM, Rally in Charlotte, NC

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Blocking traffic #unafraid in Charlotte NC @NCDREAMTeam twitpic.com/6h0p69

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For Immediate Release: Stone Calls for Transparency from DNC Convention Organizers

Candidate for Mayor Charges Charlotte Host Committee Lacking Transparency

Charlotte, NC – Republican nominee for Mayor Scott Stone called today for DNC convention organizers to be more transparent regarding the convention’s costs, logistical requirements, fundraising, and likely use of union labor. 

“The people of Charlotte have a right to know what to expect from next year’s Democratic National Convention,” said Scott Stone, Republican nominee in this fall’s election for Charlotte mayor. “We have a tremendous opportunity for positive national and international exposure for Charlotte. The last thing we want is to turn this positive event into a liability by hiding costs and facts.” 

Stone called on Mayor Anthony Foxx to personally hold himself accountable for ensuring transparency. “The mayor does not hesitate to go on CNN to discuss the convention, but neither he nor his Press Czar are available to local press for questions about convention costs or the Host Committee’s fundraising progress. If he wants to take credit for the convention, he must also be accountable for the details.”

Stone called on the Mayor and the DNC Host Committee to address the following aspects of next year’s convention:

• What role will union labor have in contracts and projects? The new Host Committee website, which allows businesses to register for convention opportunities, specifically requests information about union affiliation.
• Who is donating to the Host Committee and how much has it raised to date? Charlotte residents have a right to know who is financing the convention and how much has been raised.
• Who is on the hook for cost overruns? The DNC contract does not address any “what if” scenarios. The Mayor and the Host Committee must answer the question: do cost overruns fall to the city to cover expenses?
• What additional costs and impact to existing businesses will be required? There are already reports that the Transit Center will be moved, portions of Light Rail will be closed, and new capital projects are being planned or accelerated in preparation for the convention. What other hidden costs are Charlotte residents unaware of?

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Equality NC Vigils for Marriage Equality

1. SANDHILLS ALLIANCE Vigil for Equality (Fay-ville)
2. UNCW PRIDE Vigil For Equality (Wilmington)
3. Winston-Salem Vigil for Equality
4. Greensboro Vigil For Equality
5. Asheville Vigil for Equality
6. Charlotte Vigil for Equality
7. Raleigh Vigil for Equality
8. Duke and Durham Vigil for Equality
9. Vigil for Equality Greenville

a coalition of pro-equality organizations, and supporters of LGBT rights from across the state. We will wait in vigil with the hope that our legislators will oppose the anti-gay constitutional amendment.

The anti-gay amendment will change our State Constitution to ban same-sex marriage (as statute already does),and prohibit civil unions and nullify domestic partnership benefits. The vigil will take place the night of a special legislative session on constitutional amendments and will coincide with the predicted vote on House Bill 777/Senate Bill 106.

Please remember to invite your friends and family. I encourage you to re-post this event invitation on your wall. Spread the word y'all!

All who support civil rights should attend.
All who support equal rights should attend.
All who support keeping discrimination out of our State Constitution should attend.

You should attend.

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Guess who was in Charlotte this past weekend??

Bam Bam Barber, who thinks the Homosexual Agenda wants him “Behind Bars”. http://goo.gl/5Py6p.

Yet him would like to see every LGBT member behind bars or worst shot dead..

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Trouble at Charlotte Pride

From JoemyGod.com and CharlotteObserver.com

One of many Christianists who spent the weekend hurling Religious/hate speech at the attendees of Charlotte Pride . Another of God's Gentle People was arrested for violating the city's noise ordinance

Benham was apparently the only one arrested.

His arrest was the latest in a string of run-ins with the law for the Concord-based preacher. But he says he's a victim of a city policy that chips away at his First Amendment rights by limiting how loud protesters can get.

"It's the way the city controls us," Benham said. "It controls the message that we speak. The city can control the content of a message if they can control the volume."

Benham also claims,

In fact, he said, his group is already making plans to protest at the Democratic National Convention next year.

"The city of Charlotte really wants me to shut up before the Democratic National Convention gets here," he said. "We're not worried about that. This is our city, and we have a responsibility to her."

 

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