NC HEAT joined with community members to march against the school to prison pipeline! Youth from over 4 different high schools came together to talk about suspensions, high-stake testing, and SRO’s in schools. The march left from Washington GT Magnet Elementary School and ended at central prison. Chants of “EDUCATION NOT INCARCERATION” and “When education is under attack […]
NC HEAT Calls for October 6th Action
On October 6th, NC HEAT is organizing a local day of action as part of Dignity In School’s National Week of Action against school push-out. Please join us at Washington GT Magnet Elementary School for a march to Central Prison at 4pm. This event is raising the issue of the school to prison pipeline and school push-out […]
NC HEAT Mobilizes for Pride with iNSIDEoUT
NC HEAT members are getting ready for pride on Saturday September 29th in Durham. Pride is a great opportunity for community members and students to come together a celebration and an opportunity to raise the voice of the LGBTQ community. Members from NC HEAT also participate in a group call iNSIDEoUT, a network of GSA […]
Youth Organizing Institute 2012
We are coming to an end of our beautiful institute and we are more than confident that our new generation of freedom fighters will carry out their vision of change. Our community of amazing activists stepped up and shared their skills, methods, and love with our young people and now we hope to pass this on to them. We have come a long way since 2010 and we continue to grow thanks to our donors.
Week Two: Arts in the Movement
The second week of YOI is off to a great start! The participants learned and discussed the STPP (School To Prison Pipeline) along with their experiences that connect to it. They also learned about arts in the movement and different ways it can form. The Moves of Resistance was taught by Matthias from Spirit House. […]
Youth Organizing Institute Begins!
The Youth Organizing Institute has begun! Ten new participants from across the triangle started an exciting first week. During the first session participants learned about deep listening, as well as power and privilege with Tema from Dismantling Racism Works. Participants had time to meet each other as we started to build community among new youth organizers! Later […]
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The N&O recently featured our fundraising efforts, highlighting the work of Carly Campbell, in a recent article. Many have already supported the campaign but we are still short of our goal. Help us by donating at our indiegogo page
2012 Youth Organizing Institute Accepting Applications!
Work this summer to stop racism & school re-segregation, challenge the school to prison pipeline, and make schools safe for LBGTQ youth. Seeking applicants for the Youth Organizing Institute – Ages 14-19 Fill out the application online or Download it here: summer 2012 YOI application Entering its third year the Youth Organizing Institute is committed to […]
Spring Training a Success!
On April 14th the Youth Organizing Institute held a spring training. Former and new participates of the YOI came together to build upon previous knowledge, share skills, and meet new people. The participants had the opportunity to share with each other and engage in meaningful conversation about current political topics. Events from the day included […]
Open Letter to the Community: YWCA
Open Letter to the Community: Our thoughts, love and hearts are with the YWCA of the Greater Triangle. We were told that overnight this wonderful organization was being shut down, leaving hundreds of people in the dark. Children, students, teen parents, adults, and seniors depend on the programs and comraderie of the YWCA. The YWCA […]