Throughout North Carolina, in-person and virtual events are taking place this week. Whether you’re passionate about voting rights, want to attend a protest, or are looking for an opportunity to make your voice heard, there is something happening for everyone.
In Raleigh, Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic is hosting a canvassing training. The Hometown Holler will be moderating an event in Huntersville that allows community members to hear from Democratic leaders and elected officials, and the North Carolina Association of Educators will hold a rally calling for a state budget that supports public schools.
🗓 Friday, May 15
ICE Is Not Welcome Here! (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.
OUR State of Health: In Celebration of Mothers and Caregivers: Day 1 (6-8:30 p.m.)
Host: North Carolina Black Alliance
Location: 1529 Turkey Trap Road, Supply
Attendees will learn about current healthcare issues, connect with local advocates, and discover how they can take action in their community.
This is the first of a two-day event. (See Day 2 info down below.) Meals will be provided to attendees.
🗓 Saturday, May 16
Register People to Vote at the North Asheville Tailgate Market (8-10 a.m. and 10 a.m-12 p.m.)
Host: Buncombe County Democratic Party
Location: UNCA Campus Parking Lot P34, 275 Edgewood Road, Asheville
You can register voters in Buncombe County.
Pancakes & Politics: Public Safety, Police & Community Trust (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Host: New North Carolina Project
Location: Mountain Island Library, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte
In Charlotte, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a conversation about policing and community trust in public safety. Free breakfast will be provided.
Wake County Medicaid Deep Canvassing Training (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Host: Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic
Location: Provided upon registration
This training will prepare canvassers to have meaningful conversations about Medicaid in the community. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees.
Wake County Indivisible Regular Business Meeting (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Host: Wake County Indivisible
Location: Virtual
At Wake County Indivisible’s May meeting, the group will discuss its plans for the second half of 2026.
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 protest in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Franklin Community Canvass (11a.m.-2 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: 113 Jolly St., Louisburg
Join Down Home North Carolina as they go out into the community to speak with their neighbors about the issues concerning them.
Monthly Bridge Protest, Justice for the Epstein Victims (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Host: Fayetteville Resistance Coalition
Location: 195 Poe Ave., Spring Lake
You can join the Fayetteville Resistance Coalition’s protest over the Poe Avenue/S. Bragg Boulevard overpass to demand that the Trump administration be held accountable.
OUR State of Health: In Celebration of Mothers and Caregivers: Day 2 (12-3 p.m.)
Host: North Carolina Black Alliance
Location: 1529 Turkey Trap Road, Supply
On Day 2 of this event, attendees will be connected with local organizations and resources. There will also be activities for children.
🗓 Sunday, May 17
Southern Sundays for Peace: Garner (12-2 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: US 70 and Mechanical Boulevard, Garner
A weekly pro-democracy protest. 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
A weekly pro-democracy protest. Positive signs are requested.
🗓 Tuesday, May 19
Rally for the Budget Our Students Need! (5-7 p.m.)
Host: North Carolina Association of Educators
Location: 201 N. Chestnut St., Winston-Salem
Public school advocates are gathering to ask for a state budget that properly funds the state’s public schools and supports students.
South Durham Fight for Justice Lit Drop Party (6-8 p.m.)
Host: Flip NC
Location: El Quetzal Guatemalan Mexican Grill, 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham
Attendees have the opportunity to inform voters in Durham about the importance of the judicial elections on the November ballot. Canvassers can go in pairs or solo. Join the rest of the group for drinks afterward.
🗓 Thursday, May 21
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 in downtown Burlington in support of democracy.
Cole Park Pop-Up (5-6 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Cole Park Plaza, 11470 US Highway 15, 501 N. 102, Chapel Hill
Residents are making their voices heard through a weekly protest.
State of the State: House District 98 (6-8 p.m.)
Host: North Carolina Democratic Party, NC House Dems, Hometown Holler
Location: David B. Waymer Recreation & Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville
This town hall, featuring Democratic House Leader Rep. Robert Reives, NC Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton, and State Rep. Beth Helfrich, will address core issues impacting North Carolina, including the ongoing lack of a state budget. This event will be moderated by the Hometown Holler.
Have an event to add? Email organizing coordinator Dylan Rhoney with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
