Over 40 people gathered in front of a Maxway store on February 18th to support the ongoing boycott of Art Pope’s stores. The picket was called for by NC HEAT. Community members from all across Raleigh showed up to participate. Signs and chanting brought awareness to customers going into the store resulting in some turning […]
HKonJ Mobilization
On Saturday February 11th 2012 members of NC HEAT gathered for Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ). This was the 6th annual march sponsored by the NAACP. Thousands came together to march for immigration rights, economic justice, worker rights, and education policy. The youth used this as an opportunity to represent their agenda and advocate […]
Join NC HEAT at HK on J on February 11 in Raleigh
NC HEAT will be marching with thousands of people from across North Carolina on February 11 in Raleigh for Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HK on J)! We’ll be marching for fully funded, diverse, and quality public education, against racism, against Amendment One, for workers rights, and standing shoulder to shoulder with thousands of people […]
NC HEAT activist featured in News & Observer article
Monserrat Alvarez, one of the founding members of NC HEAT, was recently featured in an article in the News & Observer discussing the implications from getting arrested during political demonstrations. Read the full article here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/08/1761103/protesters-arrests-whats-next.html
NC HEATer Seth Keel on “Art Pope Exposed” Panel
Last night, our very own Seth Keel took part in a panel discussion that brought to light all the ways that conservative multi-millionaire Art Pope is throwing his money around to influence politics in North Carolina. Check out this website with more info and video from this important event: http://www.artpopeexposed.com/art_pope_teach_in_draws_300
Summer 2011 Newsletter
Second Summer Organizing Program a Big Success! The Wake Youth Organizing Institute just completed its second successful summer training program for youth organizers who want to create more just and equitable schools in Wake County. This newsletter gives a glimpse into what we did this summer, and peak at what lies ahead for the 2011-2012 […]
Summer 2011 Youth Organizing Institute begins Tuesday, July 19!
We are very excited to announce the beginning of the summer 2011 Youth Organizing Institute on Tuesday, July 19! Nine dynamic students from five different Wake County high schools will be coming together to help to build a youth-led movement to create more just and equitable schools in our community, to challenge the ongoing efforts […]
Students and Parents Grill Tata at Public Forum
Newly appointed superintendent of Wake County Public Schools Anthony Tata faced a packed house at Martin Street Baptist Church in Raleigh for a public forum organized by NC HEAT and the Parent Advocacy Working Group (PAWG). Tata fielded a number of hard hitting questions from students, parents, and community members for more than an hour, […]
Recapping HKONJ: NC HEAT featured
The NAACP-sponsored civil rights rally Historic Thousands on Jones Street, or HKONJ, celebrated its 5th anniversary on Saturday. Thousands came together to march for immigration rights, economic justice, worker rights, and to speak out against the educational policies that are threatening to re-segregate North Carolina schools. The decision to end Busing-for-Diversity in North Carolina’s largest school […]
North Carolina day of action demands end to attacks on education
Young people from across the state confronted the North Carolina General Assembly when they convened their opening session on Jan. 26. The youth demanded, “Education is a right, not a privilege!” The “Day of Action to Defend Education” was organized by a coalition of youth-led groups who are involved in education struggles around the state, […]