Kindness matters, but kindness does not equal justice. Unity matters, but calls for unity are often about maintaining an unjust status quo. Civility matters, but civility without justice equals false peace. We need true peace, which includes justice. Let's unite for that.

#BMHW24

Pretty much everything you care about is affected by decisions made by our state courts. But a lot of people don't vote in these important elections! Come out on Sunday and help us change that.

'The 2022 law would require those gun sellers to obtain a Federal Firearm License, record gun purchases and conduct background checks, which are the same requirements as brick-and-mortar gun shops.'

ncnewsline.com/briefs/new-rul… via NC Newsline

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As an alumnus of both Halifax CC & NC Wesleyan University , I am SO happy to see this!

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Congratulations to the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe on being awarded a state historical marker!

Historical Marker to Honor Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, a Key Part of Halifax and Warren Counties' Heritage newsbreak.com/news/339712606…

#nced #ncpol #teacherpay

New report on the latest study detecting employment discrimination on the basis of names: nytimes.com/2024/04/08/ups… (an audit study)

According to a report by Center on Budget , NC is projected to lose 11% of our general fund revenue to tax cuts ($24 billion) by 2028. That's more than any other state in the country. This is the result of austerity budgets by the supermajority party.

#ncpol #ncga #ncbudget

Proud to stand with community advocates Richie Harding & Belinda Joyner as they’ve worked to raise awareness on the dangers posed by certain industries in our area. Thank you to those who took part in Northampton Community Health Day.

#ncpol #HD27 #NorthamptonCountyNC

More than 8 out of 10 school-aged children in North Carolina attend public schools. Investing in public education means investing in the future of North Carolina.
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Join us in Halifax County, North Carolina next weekend (Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14) as we celebrate being First in Freedom with Halifax Resolves Day!

#halifaxresolves #firstinfreedom #HalifaxCountyNC

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DPI’s Tom Tomberlin says the 42% increase in North Carolina teachers quitting in 2023 over 2022 is “interesting.”

“Interesting”?? All the adjectives available and he’s going with “interesting”?? No. It’s heartbreaking but a completely predictable outcome. #nced #ncpol

“The tailored plans will serve people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, complex psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders.”

#ncpol #ncga #medicaid #nchealth

northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/04/04/tai… via NC Health News

Support public schools! Our constitution makes is clear: The state must provide for a uniform system of public schools for everyone. NOT private school tuition! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpta #ncpol

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrates the birthday of Jewel Founder Robert Harold Ogle.

#APA1906Network #MenOfDistinction #HappyBirthday #Jewels #RobertHaroldOlgle

On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his last speech before he was assassinated.

“Underfunding of public schools in certain districts and states is deeply connected to racial segregation and racial inequities. That is certainly no different in North Carolina.”

#nced #ncpol #Leandro the74million.org/article/with-g…

On this day in 1911, President William Howard Taft expelled Black soldiers from San Antonio, Texas, because local officials claimed they threatened “law and order” by protesting Jim Crow laws. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…