Protesters marching in Durham, June 14, 2025. Photo: Dylan Rhoney/Cardinal & Pine
Across North Carolina, there are opportunities to protest ICE operations in the state, push back against the rise of authoritarianism in the country, and support public schools.
Over the next week, North Carolinians have countless opportunities to get involved in their communities. Across the state, protests, voter outreach, and advocacy opportunities are available in a town near you.
These events provide an opportunity to take action on the important issues facing communities across North Carolina.
Friday, March 13
Engaged Defenders for Democracy – ICE Is Not Welcome Here! Cary ICE Office (9:00 am-11:00 am)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: 140 Centrewest Ct Cary, NC 27513
Join peaceful protesters in Cary as they stand on the sidewalk on the corner of Evans and Centrewest Court to protest ICE policies against immigrants outside of their local offices.
Saturday, March 14
Tell GEO No ICE Detention Center in Hertford County! (1:30-3:30pm)
Location: 1st & Academy, Ahoskie, NC 27910
The Ahoskie County community is gathering in protest of a proposed ICE facility at a private prison in Hertford County. For more information you can contact 252-319-6168
Pancakes & Politics: Housing, Rent & Property Taxes: Why Are We Being Priced Out? (10:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: New North Carolina Project
Location: Dr. John T. Crawford Renaissance Center – 3610 Nobles Ave, #199, Charlotte, NC 28208
Join community members in Charlotte for a discussion about affordable housing and rising costs. Featured speakers include Charlotte City Council Members Kimberly Owens & Dimple Ajmera, as well as Mecklenburg County Commissioners Yvette Townsend-Ingram and Mark Jerrell.
Down Home NC Community Survey Canvass (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
Hosted by: Down Home NC
Location: 113 Jolly St., Louisburg, NC 27549
Join Down Home North Carolina in Louisburg on Saturday, March 14 as they go out into the community to speak with their neighbors about the issues concerning them.
WCI Registration Repair at Compass Rose Brewery (2:00-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Wake County Indivisible
Location: Compass Rose Brewery – 3201 Northside Dr 101 Raleigh, NC 27615
Want to make sure your neighbors vote counts in Raleigh? Join Wake County Indivisible this Saturday as they send out letters to some of the 7,000 voters who cast a provisional ballot, and help ensure everyone’s registration information is up to date.
Gastonia Pop-Up Protest (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible
Location: Registration Required
In Gastonia, community members are meeting for an hour-long peaceful protest. Attendees are asked to stay positive, avoid profanity, and commit to peaceful protest.
Fight Oligarchy Western NC — NC-11 Community Meeting (1:00-3:00pm)
Hosted by: Organizing to Fight Oligarchy / We The Fighters
Location: Registration required
In response to President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ community members in Asheville are organizing to support their neighbors who could be impacted by the cuts to healthcare and food services. This meeting will train attendees with organization training and how to hold Congress accountable.
Sunday, March 15
Sips, Snacks & Signs (2:00-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible CLT
Location: Starlight on 22nd – 422 East 22nd Street, Charlotte, NC, 28206
Indivisible CLT is hosting a sign making event in preparation for March 28th’s ‘No Kings’ Rally.
Southern Sundays for Safety: Rocky Mount (12:00-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Rocky Mount Mill, 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Rocky Mount. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest, and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
Tuesday, March 17
NH4A Parent Power: New Hanover County Families Fighting for Our Schools (6:00-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: 920 N 6th St Wilmington, NC 28401
Join parents and members of the community in New Hanover County in support of public education. You will learn about how you can get involved in the effort to stop cuts to public schools.
Wednesday, March 18
JoCo. Community Coffee! (10:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Red, Wine & Blue
Location: The Ugly Mug Bean & Brew – 51 Technology Dr Ste E, Garner, NC 27529
Join Red, Wine & Blue as they discuss the work they are doing in Johnston County and across North Carolina to organize communities in the lead up to the 2026 midterm elections.
Thursday, March 19
Democracy Dies in Silence (5:45-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3324 W Friendly Ave Greensboro, NC 27410
Join Indivisible Guilford County as part of a weekly protest outside of Greensboro’s Friendly Center.
Guilford for All March Chapter Meeting and Potluck (5:45-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: St. Stephen UCC – 1000 Gorrell St Greensboro, NC 27406
At Carolina Federation’s monthly meeting in Guilford County, attendees will hear a recap about the primary elections, as well as the group’s efforts on organizing for public schools.
School Board Campaign Training: Winning for our public schools, our kids and our democracy (7:00-8:30pm)
Hosted by: Public School Strong
Location: Virtual
As part of an effort to support public schools, students and parents, Public School Strong is hosting a virtual event to recruit candidates to run for school board elections in their communities.
Alamance Hour of Action (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Hosted by: Alamance Hour of Action
Location: 1388 S Main St Burlington, NC 27215
In this edition of a weekly peaceful protest, residents of Alamance County will be marching on Thursday, Feb. 26 in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at [email protected] with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
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