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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · 4d

On Sunday, we joined organizations at St. Joseph AME Church for #SocialJusticeSunday — a reminder that local elections directly impact our lives. Our own Cheryl Carter put it perfectly: "That pothole outside your home? It's there because of who's in those local offices." abc11.com/post/st-jose...

Church leaders in Durham encourage civic engagement, holding elected officials accountable

"All politics are local." St. Joseph AME Church leaders ask voters to stay engaged and hold their elected officials accountable.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · 10d

Edgecombe County, your voice matters! 📣 Join us for an upcoming Community Town Hall at the Edgecombe community college in the McIntyre auditorium.

➡️Register today at NCBlackAlliance.org/event/edgecombe-town-hall

Edgecombe County Community Town Hall

Join our Edgecombe County Community Town Hall to hear state policy updates, ask questions, and engage directly with elected leaders.

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Democracy North Carolina @democracync.bsky.social · 26d

TODAY, Elizabeth City, New Bern, and Rocky Mount are choosing new local leaders. Head to the polls and don't forget your photo ID! Find out which ones are acceptable at demnc.co/voterid #ncpol

Vote with or without Photo ID in NC | NC Voter

You need a photo ID to vote in NC. | See what IDs are accepted at the polls. | Free IDs are available. | If you don’t have an ID, you can still vote.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · 26d

➡️Polling sites will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for selected counties. Visit ncsbe.gov to see if your county has a race.

📥The absentee ballot return deadline is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
**Please note: Not all municipalities offer absentee-by-mail voting.

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Democracy North Carolina @democracync.bsky.social · 26d

This is what it looks like when lawmakers take advantage of a moment instead of solving systemic problems ‼️

We stand with @ncblackalliance.bsky.social in calling out this failure and demanding real, meaningful justice reform. We encourage you to read the full statement on their profile.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Sep 24

Join us for a training session to teach election protection volunteers how to protect OUR community’s right to vote during elections. These trainings will be held every two weeks at 6:30 p.m.

➡️Visit SafeVoterNC.org/ElectionProtection

ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Sep 22

NC Black Alliance, @democracync.bsky.social, and the League of Women Voters of North Carolina filed a motion on Sept. 18 asking a judge to authorize “alternative service” of a subpoena on Attorney Cleta Mitchell. Read More: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Plaintiffs Want Cleta Mitchell to Testify on Law to Suppress Student Voting

Read more here.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Sep 9

💡 📚 🖍️ A few tips to either keep your kids on or get them in their healthy back-to-school flow:
ncblackalliance.org/podcast/

#backtoschool #closertothepeople #ncba #ncblackalliance

Closer to the People Podcast - North Carolina Black Alliance

NCBA's Closer to the People podcast dives into the heart of healthcare, justice reform, education, and more, highlighting the need for real community change.

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Advance Carolina @advancecarolina.bsky.social · Sep 9

The polls are open!! It’s time to make your voice heard at the polls📣

➡️TODAY, Sept. 9, is a partisan primary Election Day! Registered voters in North Carolina may vote at their assigned polling site.

💡What’s on the ballot? Download our On the Ballot resource by visiting SafeVoterNC.org

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Aug 18

💸Join us August 21 at 6 p.m to learn from leaders who are committed to ensuring the economic success of our state.
➡️ Register today: ncblackalliance.org/event/blackd...
#blackbusinessmonth

Black Dollar Series: Creating a Prosperous & Equitable Economy

Learn from leaders who are committed to ensuring the economic success of our state is inclusive and accessible through access to resources, real estate ventures, and educational opportunities for all.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Jul 28

📣 Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. for Virtual Townhall on the Big “Beautiful” Bill! you don’t want to miss an important community conversation on the dangers of the recently passed bill. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join us for our virtual Statewide Meeting, BOE: Where We Are Now, on August 7 at 6:00 p.m. In this space, we will discuss critical updates to our county and state boards of elections, as well as plans for the upcoming 2025 municipal elections.

➡️Please join us by register at Tinyurl.com/msb7a36w

ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Jul 21

📣 You’re Invited: Virtual Townhall on the Big “Beautiful” Bill! 📣
Register Today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Jul 14

Join us this Saturday at 11 a.m! Register today:
www.mobilize.us/advancecarol...

ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Jun 27

The Inflation Reduction Act aims to build a clean energy economy through grants, loans, and incentives, while also supporting infrastructure upgrades and emissions reduction efforts laid out in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read more: ncblackalliance.org/status-of-ir...

Status of IRA Initiatives as of May 2025

Since the transition of administrations, many IRA programs were paused or rolled back—like a January order halting grant payments under “Unleashing American Energy.”

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Jun 26

As the summer heat increases across the state, the real heat is on the North Carolina legislature to provide a comprehensive two-year spending plan, formally known as the state budget. Read more: ncblackalliance.org/smaller-budg...

Smaller budgets, bigger problems

North Carolina House and Senate lawmakers have failed to pass a full budget before the new fiscal year starts on July 1.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Jun 18

Join us for the June edition of The Queen’s Table Brunch Series, EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN this is a free monthly gathering designed to nourish connection, culture, and community Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m.

For more information, visit www.mobilize.us/advancecarolina/event/777782/

The Queen's Table Brunch: Ujamaa · Advance Carolina

Join us for the June edition of The Queen’s Table Brunch Series, EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN this is a free monthly gathering designed to nourish connection, culture, and community. Rooted in the Seven Prin...

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Apr 18

Welcome to the 19th Annual NC Black Summit. As we come together we have the power to Chart OUR course through any given Crisis.

Special thank you to @joshsteinnc.bsky.social and his incredible team for welcoming us to the Exective Mansion for our Opening Reception. #NCBlackSummit

ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Apr 15

The SAVE Act doesn’t save anything. It is a blatant attempt to silence voters and create more barriers that block millions from registering to vote, especially Black, brown and indigenous communities, women and working families. Read article: ncblackalliance.org/the-save-act...

The SAVE Act doesn’t save anything

The SAVE Act doesn’t save anything. It is a blatant attempt to silence voters and create more barriers that block millions from registering to vote.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Feb 19

The North Carolina Black Alliance (NCBA) is seeking a constituency program coordinator to strengthen its organizational engagement with key constituencies and building a programmatic framework for the program beyond election engagement.

Apply today: ncblackalliance.org/constituency...

Constituency Program Coordinator

NCBA seeks a Constituency Program Coordinator to enhance engagement with key constituencies and to develop a comprehensive program framework beyond elections.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Feb 14

❤️‍🩹 Climate change is impacting the world’s cocoa crop, increasing chocolate prices. Happy Valentine’s Day. 🍫

🌎 More cold truth about global warming: ▶️ youtu.be/JiGV0thPGfE?feature=shared

Poor climate change

YouTube video by NC Black Alliance

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Feb 5

Recent actions by Elon Musk, supported by President Trump, to shut down the USAID raise serious concerns about checks and balances in our democracy. Read Our Response: ncblackalliance.org/shutdown-of-...

The shutdown of USAID violates separation of powers

Recent actions by Elon Musk to shut down the USAID raise serious concerns about checks and balances in our democracy.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Feb 4

A federal court in Raleigh is reviewing a lawsuit alleging that NC's new state Senate districts dilute Black voting power in the northeast. Plaintiffs include Moses Matthews, a founding board member of the NCBA and Rep. Rodney Pierce of Halifax County. Read More: ncnewsline.com/2025/02/04/t...

The question of Black voting power in northeastern NC is back before a federal judge • NC Newsline

NC Democrats said in a trial over redistricting plans that Black voters' power in northeastern NC is diminished by GOP Senate districts.

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ncblackalliance.bsky.social @ncblackalliance.bsky.social · Feb 4

Thank you, @wral.bsky.social and Whitley Law Firm, for sharing our story of the endless work we’ve dedicated for nearly two decades to enhance and strengthen Black communities in North Carolina:

www.wral.com/story/how-no...

How North Carolina Black Alliance is driving change for Black communities

For over two decades, North Carolina Black Alliance (NCBA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been a driving force for state-level systemic change. By bridging the gap between Black communities, elected offi...

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