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North Carolina's Abortion Story is an impactful documentary by the ACLU of North Carolina and Narrative Arts that aims to amplify the voices of individuals navigating the landscape of reproductive rights in North Carolina. The film explores the history of abortion in North Carolina, the modern movement for reproductive justice, and the impact of abortion bans on patients and providers. Through intimate interviews, personal narratives, and expert commentary, the documentary paints a vivid picture of the historic and current barriers impacting people seeking abortion in the state. Join us as we ..read more

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Despite clear evidence regarding the negative impact of police on students and school environments, North Carolina continues to devote millions of dollars to placing armed law enforcement officers in schools. But prioritizing funding for police officers over funding for other school staff and community-based supports is a policy choice that has had grave consequences for North Carolina’s children, especially Black youth and students with disabilities. This report presents and discusses the implications of federal data regarding the investment that North Carolina has made in staffing its school ..read more

During the summer of 1964, a coalition of civil rights groups and almost a thousand student volunteers converged in Mississippi to register African American voters. The “Mississippi Summer Project” was met with unrelenting violence: 1,000 arrests, 35 shootings, 30 bombed buildings, 35 burned churches, 80 beatings, and at least six murders.  In the tapestry of American history, the fight for civil rights has been a relentless battle, with Black Americans at the forefront. One pivotal milestone in this journey was the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a monumental piece of legisl ..read more

While racial injustice has been a central thread of the histories of the United States, since 2013 we’ve seen a tremendous rise in public concern about racism within and beyond our criminal legal system in North Carolina, and across the nation. In part sparked by Trayvon Martin’s and Michael Brown’s deaths, and then reignited by George Floyd’s and Breonna Taylor’s murders in 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement has encouraged critical examination of instances of state-sanctioned violence, both in the case of police-involved deaths, but also in what Rob Nixon describes as “slow violence.” Nix ..read more

by Ricardo Mimbela, Gabrielle Drobot, ACLU National At the end of the 2022-2023 school year, when she was 14 years old, a verbal altercation occurred between Amerie and a classmate who was berating her and other classmates. This wasn’t the first time Amerie faced harassment and bullying from some of her classmates. Her mother, Regina, had repeatedly contacted the school to bring the bullying to their attention, but no interventions took place to improve Amerie's schooling experience. This time, however, the dispute required a teacher to step in, who was later bumped by a student during the in ..read more

In the most recent legislative session, we saw numerous attacks on bodily autonomy and personal freedoms. Lawmakers passed bills restricting reproductive healthcare and targeting LGBTQ youth. As we enter the next election cycle, it's important to know where your representatives stand on these critical issues.  To find your district and legislators, you can use this tool. All you have to do is enter your address. It is your state lawmkers' job to represent your best interests. How did your representatives vote on equality this year?  Date Monday, October 23, 2023 - 1:15pm Featured ima ..read more

The Western NC chapter of the ACLU of North Carolina cordially invites you to an Annual Celebration to present the Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville with the Evan Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award.  Annual Celebration  Saturday, October 21, 3-5 p.m.  Southside Community Center  285 Livingston Street, Asheville, NC  The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.  The Racial Justice Coalition is a broad-based alliance of individuals and organizations committed to addressing systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence against ..read more

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