NC: Social Justice
Rural North Carolina town gets pathway to homeownership
Residents in a rural North Carolina town grappling with economic challenges are getting a pathway to homeownership. In Enfield, the average annual …
Students unite to defend DEI initiatives
Conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion are on the rise as lawmakers propose bills to restrict or ban DEI in state-funded institutions…
Report reveals inequities in NC school voucher system
School vouchers in North Carolina were intended to expand educational options for low-income families. However, the report "NC School Vouchers: Using …
Southern groups mobilize to empower voters, protect democracy
Southern groups are mobilizing to protect democracy and empower voters to address the issues that impact their communities, including in North …
Bill aims to restore voting rights for incarcerated people in NC, US
More than 83,000 people in North Carolina are unable to vote, due to a past or present felony conviction and at least some are watching new …
Expanding EV infrastructure for environmental equity in NC
The number of electric vehicles in North Carolina has surged in the past five years, with about 70,000 people now driving them. Advocates said …
Advocates stand with NC Justice Earls during investigation
Numerous groups are showing support for North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls as an investigation moves forward following her comments rega…
NC leaders discuss alternatives to criminal-justice fees
The burden of criminal justice fees can be financially devastating for many individuals. From speeding tickets to court costs, those involved in the …
Report: Minorities make up NC prison population majority
A new study of incarceration trends shows people who are Black or Native American make up more than half of North Carolina's prison population…
Advocates bring attention to racism rooted in farming across NC
Advocates are drawing attention to systemic racism in farming across North Carolina and the nation. The National Farm Worker Ministry is hosting its …
Report Offers Ways to Reduce Jail, Prison Populations in NC
The U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% since the start of mass incarceration 50 years ago and now, reform advocates are calling for its end …
NC Foundation Helps Erase $2.2 Million in Medical Debt
The burden of medical debt is not so heavy anymore for some lucky North Carolina residents. The Coastal Credit Union Foundation partnered with the …