Protestor sign in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo: Dylan Rhoney/Cardinal & Pine
Across North Carolina, there are opportunities to celebrate International Women’s Day, advocate for public education, and protest the Trump administration’s war in Iran, as well as ICE operations in North Carolina.
Over the next week, North Carolinians have countless opportunities to get involved in their communities. Across the state, celebrations, protests, voter outreach, and advocacy events are taking place in a town near you.
These events provide an opportunity to take action on the important issues facing North Carolina, America, and the world.
Saturday, March 7
International Women’s Day – Gathering & Sit In (3:00-6:00pm)
Hosted by: Red Wine & Blue
Location: District House of Taps – 1240 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Join Red, Wine & Blue in Fayetteville at a celebration of International Women’s Day. The event will allow attendees to make their voices heard, and you will hear from local female leaders and activists.
Pop-Up Rally – Anti Iran/Middle East War & Ice Out Protest! (2:00-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Cary
Location: Intersection of Kildaire Farm & Maynard Roads Greenwood Forest Baptist Church 110 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511
In Cary, residents are gathering to protest the Trump Administration’s illegal war in Iran and to oppose ICE operations in the community.
Rage Against the Regime (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 4203 West Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC, 27407
Join Guilford County Indivisible in Greensboro for a Saturday protest against the Trump administration.
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 7 as they go out into the community to speak with their neighbors about the issues concerning them.
International Women’s Day Celebration at Resident Culture (10am-5pm)
Hosted by: Resident Culture
Location: Resident Culture Brewing – 2101 Central Ave., Charlotte
This full day FREE event celebrating International Women’s Day features a panel of speakers focusing on mental health support, networking opportunities, and includes remarks from local female business leaders. A Q&A will follow.
Attendees will also enjoy coffee, and the opportunity to shop from women-owned businesses.
Signs of Fascism Visibility Event at Peace & Justice Plaza (9:30-11:15am)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: 179 E Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy as they bring awareness to the Chapel Hill community about the rise of facism in America and hold signs on the sidewalk.
Sunday, March 8
2nd Annual Raleigh Women’s Market (11am-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Pomona Pop Ups
Location: Moore Square Park – 201 S Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Celebrate International Women’s Day by supporting women-owned businesses in the Triangle at Raleigh’s Moore Square Park. In addition to supporting female vendors, the market will include women-owned food trucks, and music from female artists.
Indivisible CLT Canvass: Justice Anita Earls (1:00-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible CLT
Location: Provided upon registration
Indivisible CLT is hosting a canvass in support of Justice Anita Earls, and to bring awareness to the key role that the court system plays in North Carolina.
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.
Monday, March 9
Phone bank to stop dangerous gun bill at UNC-CH (6:00-8:00pm)
Hosted by: North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Action Fund
Location: Provided upon signup
At UNC, students and concerned citizens are phone banking in opposition to SB50, a bill that would allow permitless carry to become law.
Tuesday, March 10
Visibility CLT Pop-up Protest – Speak Up for Free Speech (5:00-6:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible CLT
Location: University City Boulevard & John Kirk Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Join Indivisible CLT for a pop up protest in support for free speech and the first amendment. Organizers encourage signs supporting freedom of speech, freedom of the press and other rights granted by the first amendment.
Thursday, March 12
G4A Parent Power: Guilford Families Fighting for Our Schools (5:45-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: 1100 Curtis St., Greensboro, NC 27406
Join parents and members of the community in Guilford County in support of public education. You will learn about how you can get involved in the effort to stop cuts to public schools.
Rally for the DPS Budget We Deserve (4:45-5:30pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: Durham Board of Education, 511 Cleveland St., Durham, NC 27701
Join education advocates in Durham in support of public schools as they rally outside the Durham Board of Education.
Sunrise Movement WNC: Monthly Community Meeting (6:00-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Sunrise Movement
Location: North Asheville Public Library – 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804
If you’re in the Asheville area, you can join the Sunrise Movement in their efforts to fight for policies and candidates who will address the climate crisis. They will be discussing endorsements for local elections, as well as the rate hike proposal by Duke Energy.
Cary Town Council Meeting (6:30-8:30pm)
Hosted by: Wake Indivisible
Location: Town Council Chambers – 316 N Academy St., Cary, NC 27513
Wake Indivisible is encouraging members of the community to come out to next week’s town council meeting in opposition to any ICE facilities being built in Cary. The public will have the opportunity to speak directly to the council.
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