Civic Engagement
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A NC teen raised $18,000 to buy new shoes for every kid in this public school
Hundreds of students at Sumner Elementary School in Greensboro tore into boxes of new sneakers, thanks to a high school senior who plans to become a public school teacher.
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‘It’s about surviving the next 4 years’: LGBTQ+ and repro rights advocates share why the stakes are so high at Raleigh rally
At the Rainbow Repro Advocacy Day event, advocates for reproductive freedom and LGBTQ+ rights unified behind “middle ground” legislation.
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Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: ‘The people closest to the problem are often the ones who can find the solution’
About two years ago, tents started to show up in my neighborhood along the creek beds and in small stands of trees. Most only became visible when the leaves fell, exposing their orange rainflies and blue tarps. This increase in houselessness didn’t feel surprising to me or to my neighbors: The rent has nearly doubled…
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‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
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Republicans tried to cancel their votes in the NC Supreme Court race. So voters spoke out with a disco party.
Judge Jefferson Griffin lost his race but is still trying to toss out 65,000 votes. At ‘Disenfranchised Disco’ on Friday night, North Carolinians proved that protecting democracy requires mobilization—both on and off the dance floor.
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How Chapel Hill spent Valentine’s Day honoring Frederick Douglass
On the day of love, Chapel Hill’s Frederick Douglass Transcribe-a-thon celebrates the legacy of the abolitionist while preserving history for future generations.
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NC nonprofit partners with High Point students to transform local community center
For their own day of community service, High Point University students teamed up with Operation Xcel to revitalize their local community center for K-5 children to learn, dream, and thrive.
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‘Witness for Justice’: Winston-Salem church honors MLK Jr. in ninth annual service
Choirs, youth performances, and community reflections took center stage as Mount Tabor United Methodist Church celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy for a ninth year.
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Durham teacher’s foodraiser tackles local food insecurity for 10th year
A North Carolina teacher is behind a “foodraiser” giving hope to Durham families facing food insecurity during school breaks.
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Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
