As the midterms draw closer, there are countless opportunities to volunteer and take action in the Tar Heel State.
Six years after the passing of civil rights leader and Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), there are events across North Carolina, honoring his legacy as well as supporting a call to action in the fight for social justice.
This weekend of action in honor of Lewis’ legacy comes at a time when the right to vote is under threat across the South.
As always, we’ve included events both in person and virtual so everyone has an opportunity to be involved.
🗓 Friday, July 17
Good Trouble Lives On: Press Conference & Rally (10:30 a.m. – noon)
Host: Indivisible CLT, Charlotte Mecklenburg NAACP, Poor People’s Campaign, Common Cause of North Carolina, The Freedom Center for Social Justice, League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Location: Pearl Street Park – Pearl Park Way & Kenilworth Avenue, Charlotte
This event, honoring the life and work of the late civil rights leader and member of Congress, John Lewis, takes place six years after his passing. The event is a call to action in the fight for social justice.
🗓 Saturday, July 18
Scotland Co: Good Trouble Lives On (10 a.m. – noon)
Location: Laurinburg, address provided upon registration
In honor of John Lewis’ legacy, attendees in Laurinburg have an opportunity to register voters in Scotland County on July 18.
Wilmington Canvass for Healthcare Affordability (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Host: Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Location: Wilmington, address provided upon signup
Join Planned Parenthood to go door-to-door canvassing your neighbors in Wilmington about how healthcare affordability is impacting them.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11 a.m – noon)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro
Indivisible Guilford County is holding a Saturday protest in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Winston-Salem: Good Trouble Lives On (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Location: St. Paul United Methodist Church – 2400 Dellabrook Rd, Winston-Salem
Six years after the passing of John Lewis, attendees will learn how to carry on his legacy at a time when voting rights and other freedoms are under continued attack.
Flip NC Judicial Canvass (noon – 2 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County, Flip NC
Location: 3001 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
One of the most important races on the ballot in November will be the North Carolina Supreme Court election. In Greensboro, you have an opportunity to speak with your neighbors about the court and why it matters.
Alamance Open House (1- 3 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: 1246 Plaza Dr, Burlington
Down Home’s Alamance County chapter is hosting their monthly open house, providing an opportunity for members of the community to learn about their work and meet their neighbors.
Boone: Good Trouble Lives On (2-3:30 p.m.)
Location: Jones House Cultural Center – 604 W King St, Boone
Attendees in Boone will learn how to carry on Lewis’ legacy at a time when voting rights and other freedoms are under continued attack.
Hickory: Good Trouble Lives On (4-7 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley
Location: Morning Star Baptist Church – 126 4th Ave SW, Hickory
Honoring John Lewis, this event will feature speakers, live music and food trucks, as well as an opportunity to learn about how everyone can carry on Congressman Lewis’ legacy.
Black Summer Outside Canvass – Durham County (4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
Host: Advance Carolina and NC Black Alliance
Location: Durham, address provided upon registration
On Saturday, July 18, there are two different opportunities to canvass in Durham County with NC Black Alliance and Advance Carolina.
Durham: Good Trouble Lives On (6-8 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy, League of Women voters
Location: Whipporwill Park – 1632 Rowemont Dr, Durham
Attendees will learn about voter outreach as we draw closer to the midterm elections.
🗓 Sunday, July 19
Good Trouble Interfaith Townhall: A Call for Voting Rights (4-5:30 p.m.)
Location: Galilee Ministries – 3601 Central Ave, Charlotte
Day three of the weekend of action honoring the legacy of Lewis is focused on the word “preach.” This event on Sunday, July 19, is a town hall, centered around voting rights at a time when the right to vote is being threatened across the South.
Wilmington Canvass for Healthcare Affordability (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Host: Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Location: Wilmington, address provided upon signup
Join Planned Parenthood to go door-to-door canvassing your neighbors in Wilmington about how healthcare affordability is impacting them. This is a separate event from the one listed on Saturday, July 18.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Garner (1 – 2 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: US 70 & Mechanical Boulevard, Garner
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Garner for their weekly pro-democracy protest. Positive signs are requested.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Creedmoor (1 – 2:30 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: North Main Street & East Wilton Avenue, Creedmoor
You can participate in a peaceful sidewalk protest in Creedmoor on Sunday. Organizers request positive signs only. Parking is located nearby.
🗓 Wednesday, July 22
Behind the Scenes: NC Legislative Update (7 – 8 p.m.)
Host: Red, Wine, and Blue, Carolina Forward
Location: Virtual
Get an update on the latest happenings in North Carolina politics in this virtual event hosted by Red, Wine, and Blue and Carolina Forward.
🗓 Thursday, July 23
Freedom Rising Tour: Wilson County (6-8 p.m.)
Host: Democracy North Carolina, North Carolina NAACP, NC Black Alliance, Common Cause of North Carolina, Black Voters Matter, NC Counts Coalition
Location: Darden Alumni Center – 1600 Lipscomb Rd E, Wilson
This event is the launch of a statewide tour highlighting the attacks on voting rights and Black voters.
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).
