Fighting for Black maternal health amid federal rollbacks
With potential government shutdowns threatening critical programs, the conversation around Black maternal health has never been more urgent.
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Project 2025: Where are we now?
Less than a year into the new administration, roughly 50% of Project 2025 has already been implemented. The speed and scope have surprised many observers.
Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill a big, ugly lie for OUR communities
The Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill is framed as progress, but for Black communities it’s a step back—fueling oppression, displacement and exclusion.
Tracking the vetoes: What passed, what didn’t, and what’s next
The proposed N.C. House and Senate budgets threaten to cut the HUB Office, a key driver of equity and access for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
Sustain the Veto: Fighting back against harmful N.C. legislation
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed these dangerous bills. But that’s not the end—we must act now to sustain those vetoes and prevent these harmful policies from becoming law.
N.C. Bills that survived crossover
Last week marked a major milestone at the N.C. General Assembly—Crossover Day, the legislative deadline by which most bills must pass from one chamber to the other to remain viable this session.
HB 171: A Direct Attack on Equity and Opportunity
HB 171 threatens justice, fairness, and opportunity by dismantling DEI protections. This bill directly conflicts with existing protections designed to ensure that all individuals have access to the resources and opportunities.
SB 58 and HB72 threaten democracy and voting rights in North Carolina
Policymakers in North Carolina have proposed new legislation that may significantly impact democracy, voting rights, and legal oversight in the state.
North Carolina’s Black electorate voted for community over chaos
Black voters turned out to choose community over chaos, securing historic wins for Black state legislative candidates, breaking the GOP supermajority, and restoring veto power for Governor-elect Josh Stein.
HB 10: A Threat to Our Public Schools and Immigrant Families
North Carolina state’s legislature came back into session to fast-track HB 10 and expand the bill beyond its original intent.