As Pride month continues, we’re making sure you are up to date on events happening in communities near you. There are several recurring and new protests happening that you can attend to make your voice heard.
As the midterm elections draw near, we are also highlighting ways to get involved locally and help your neighbors have their say in our democracy.
As always, we’ve included events both in person and online so everyone has an opportunity to be involved.
🗓 Friday, June 12
Engaged Defenders for Democracy – ICE Is Not Welcome Here! Cary ICE Office (9-11 a.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: 140 Centrewest Court, Cary
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, June 13
Greenville-Pitt County Pride Festival (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Hosts: Emerge Gallery & Art Center, community sponsors
Location: A Time for Science, 226 W. 8th St., Greenville
Start your weekend by celebrating Pitt County’s LGBTQ+ community through art, dance, and events for everyone.
Winston-Salem Pride Parade (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Host: Winston-Salem Pride
Location: 4th and Marshall streets, Winston-Salem
Join your neighbors in Winston-Salem and celebrate pride with a morning parade.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11 a.m-12 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro
Guilford County Indivisible is holding a Saturday protest in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Franklin Community Canvass (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: 113 Jolly St., Louisburg
Join Down Home North Carolina in Louisburg on Saturday, June 13, as they go out into the community to speak with their neighbors about the issues concerning them.
Flip NC Judicial Canvass (12-2 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.
Wake County Indivisible hosts Registration Repair (2-4 p.m.)
Host: Wake County Indivisible
Location: Fortnight Brewing Company, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Suite A, Cary
Join Wake County Indivisible at Fortnight Brewing as they reach out to members of the community through a letter writing campaign. Letters are being written to people whose voter registration forms are incomplete or have mistakes.
Pride in the Park (4-10 p.m.)
Host: Town of Cary
Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary
Friday afternoon and evening, the Town of Cary is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community as Pride Month continues.
Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Kickoff (5-10 p.m.)
Host: Advance Carolina
Location: 1624 Spencer Mountain Road, Ranlo
Advance Carolina is hosting a celebration of Black history through music, history, and community ahead of Juneteenth.
🗓 Sunday, June 14
Southern Sundays for Peace: Garner (12-2 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: US 70 & Mechanical Boulevard, Garner
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.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Rocky Mount (12-1:30 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Rocky Mount Mill, 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount
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.
Huntersville Pride (1-6 p.m.)
Hosts: Beer Money Entertainment and Rhythm and Exposure
Location: 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville
Huntersville’s second annual Pride is taking place on Sunday, June 14. Join your neighbors in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
We Love Democracy Shindig (2-4 p.m.)
Host: Bully City Indivisible
Location: Provided upon registration
Join Bull City Indivisible as they celebrate American democracy as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Attendees will learn how they can support democracy ahead of the midterms.
🗓 Monday, June 15
Statewide Faith Leaders GOTV Kickoff (7-9:30 p.m.)
Host: NC Black Alliance
Location: Virtual
Join faith leaders and people from across North Carolina as they discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections and why voting and encouraging people to vote will be important this year.
🗓 Wednesday, June 17
Greater Triangle Coalition Meeting (6-7 p.m.)
Host: Democracy North Carolina
Location: Virtual
Residents of Wake, Johnston, and Harnett counties can attend this virtual meeting to learn more about organizing and uplifting the voices of the community.
🗓 Thursday, June 18
Alamance Hour of Action (4-5 p.m.)
Host: Alamance Hour of Action
Location: 1388 S Main St., Burlington
In this edition of a weekly peaceful protest, residents of Alamance County will be marching on Thursday, June 4, in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Resilience for the Fight Ahead: Session 1 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible CLT
Location: Virtual
This is event is for those currently involved in activism and those who are looking for a way to get involved and learn more about how they can fight back against attacks on democracy.
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).
