This week in North Carolina, you can attend protests, marches, and a conversation with Timothy Snyder, author of “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.”
Throughout North Carolina, in-person and virtual events are taking place this week. Whether you’re passionate about voting rights, education, or looking for an opportunity to make your voice heard, there is something happening for everyone.
Friday, April 24
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.
Kids Over Corporations May Day Art Build (6:00-8:00pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: Durham Central Park – 501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
This is an opportunity to participate in a sign making event for May Day events happening on May 1.
Saturday, April 25
Communities Not Cages: National Day of Action to Stop ICE Warehouse Detention (10:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Disappeared in America
Location: Intersection of Cabarrus Ave. and Market St. – 35 Cabarrus Ave. W Concord, NC 28025
As part of a national day of action, Disappeared in America is protesting plans by the US Department of Homeland Security to expand its detention program targeting undocumented immigrants and attacking the right to due process.
March For Our Youth (10:00am-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Action4Equity Winston-Salem
Location: Provided Upon Registration
In Winston-Salem, members of the community are marching in support of children’s well-being, education, and mental health.
Raleigh Medicaid Deep Canvass Training (10:00am-5:00pm)
Hosted by: Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Location: Raleigh – Address provided upon registration
NOTE: Attending this training is required to participate in the Medicaid deep canvass in Raleigh listed later on Sunday, April 26.
This training will prepare canvassers to have meaningful conversations about Medicaid in the community. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees.
Gastonia Pop-Up Protest (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible
Location: Provided upon registration
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.
SPEAK OUT NOW CONTINUES! (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Provided upon signup
Each week, members of the community in Chatham County gather to protest the Trump administration and ICE raids.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27407
Guilford County Indivisible is holding a Saturday protest in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Sunday, April 26
Raleigh Medicaid Deep Canvass (11:00am-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Location: Raleigh – Address provided upon registration
NOTE: You must complete the deep canvassing training listed on Saturday, April 25 to attend.
Planned Parenthood will be having critical conversations with voters in Wilmington about the impact of Medicaid.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Garner (12:00-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: U.S. 70 & Mechanical Boulevard – Garner, NC 27529
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Garner. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
Monday, April 27
Barriers to Voting – A Panel Discussion (6:00-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Common Cause, Carolina Forward, People’s Parity Project
Location: High Point Main Library – 901 N Main St., High Point, NC 27262
In High Point, you have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts about some of the barriers to voting, including the impact gerrymandering and the closing of polling sites is having on North Carolina.
Tuesday, April 28
NC Workers’ Memorial Day Service (10:00-11:00am)
Hosted by: North Carolina AFL-CIO
Location: Nash Square – Fallen Firefighters Memorial, 200 South McDowell St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Join NC AFL-CIO as they honor North Carolinians who have died while working.
Advocacy Day (9:00am-3:00pm)
Hosted By: North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Action Fund
Location: Address provided upon registration
North Carolinians Against Gun Violence will be advocating for common sense gun laws at the General Assembly.
How do we push for a healthy North Carolina? (6:00pm)
Hosted by: Beacon Media, Carolina Forward
Location: Virtual
Moderated by former NC State Sen. Graig Meyer, this event will include a screening of a documentary highlighting the impact the Healthy Opportunities Pilot had on North Carolina. Following the showing of the film, a panel discussion will take place featuring former NC Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley.
Thursday, April 30
In the Know LIVE with Timothy Snyder (12:00-1:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible
Location: Virtual
Indivisible is hosting Professor Timothy Snyder, a professor of history at the University of Toronto for a virtual discussion on the issues impacting the United States. Snyder has written extensively about the history of authoritarianism.
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, April 16 in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Cole Park Pop-Up (5:00-6:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Cole Park Plaza – 11470 US Hwy 15 501 N 102 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Residents in Chatham County are making their voices heard as part of a weekly protest at Cole Park.
May Day Sign Making Party (6:00-8:00pm)
Hosted by: North Carolina AFL-CIO
Location: 1408 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27605
Join members of the community for dinner and sign making for May Day events in the Triangle.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at rodney@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
