UU Justice NC May 17, 2024

UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour, Friday May 17th at 11:00am. This Friday, we'll dive into the bills that are moving right now in the state legislative short session, including updates on the anti-immigration bill HB10 and the anti-free speech bill HB942. We will also hear an in-depth briefing on the new Anti-Protest Bill HB 237. This bill claims to be geared towards "Unmasking Mobs and Criminals" but in actuality, is part of a wave of new anti-protest bills sweeping the country in response to Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. Join via this Zoom link.

North Carolina UU the Vote Launch

North Carolina UU the Vote Launch - Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00pm. Join UU Justice NC and UU's across the state for the official kick-off of our 2024 UU the Vote Campaign. We will be joined by National UU the Vote Organizer, Nora Rasman, Carolina Jews for Justice Executive Director Abby Lublin, and other guests from our partner organizations across NC. This year, our moral legacy is on the line. Together, we can organize the largest activation of UUs in our state's history. Let's get ready to UU the Vote! Register Here!

UU Justice NC May 10, 2024

UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour, Friday May 10th at 11:00am - Legislative Briefing on HB 942 - the “SHALOM” Act with our partners at Carolina Jews for Justice. HB 942 is a bill quickly moving through the state legislature that would criminalize speaking out against Israeli policies and military conduct, using a highly contested and problematic definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). This Friday, Abby Lublin, Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice will help us unpack this bill and explain why it attacks free speech (the ACLU agrees!) and does not make the Jewish community safer. Join via this Zoom link.

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Families Moving Forward May 11, 2024

Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, May 11

Help renovate and beautify the property for families who call this place home.

Projects will include:

  • Painting
  • Mulching the playground
  • Cleaning/Organizing the facility

If you are interested, reach out to organizer, Jane Hewitt.

Durham CAN Survey

Durham CAN (Congregations, Associations, and Neighborhoods) is performing a short survey on affordable housing for Duke University non-student support staff such as food workers, janitorial staff, librarians, and landscapers. If you or someone you know fits this criteria, please fill out the survey or send it to them!

The survey can be accessed by following this link.

UU Justice NC May 3, 2024

UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour, Friday May 3rd at 11:00am. The 2024 Legislative Session has begun, and we believe that the first priority of General Assembly leadership will be to pass a bill that would require all NC sheriffs to cooperate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Join us this Friday for a briefing on HB10 with information from our friends at Comite de Accion Popular. Then we will get to work, making calls to our elected officials speaking out against this harmful bill. Join via this Zoom link.

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