Dear Friend,
It was wonderful to see so many members of our community at last week’s Defenders of Justice Awards. We honored six outstanding North Carolinians who have spent their lives working for a better, more equitable state. I was inspired by the sentiments the awardees shared—by their determination, resilience, and unwavering commitment to all people in our state. The evening was a testament to this work for social justice and the importance of uniting behind shared values to create change. |
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Please enjoy the photos shared below. If you couldn’t join us, I hope you will consider attending next year’s DOJ or any of our upcoming events. Your belief in and dedication to the NC Justice Center’s work are so important in this moment. Thank you for walking alongside us as we work for a state where all people can thrive. In solidarity,
Reggie Shuford
Executive Director |
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We’re excited to announce that we have reached full capacity for our upcoming in-person N.C. Insurance Commissioner Candidates Forum, but you can still attend via our virtual option! Hear directly from Mike Causey and Natasha Marcus, the two candidates running to be North Carolina’s next Commissioner of Insurance, on Tuesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. live on Zoom. This nonpartisan, impartial community forum will be an exciting opportunity for voters to learn more about each of the candidates, their positions on key issues, and their vision for what they would do if elected as our state’s next Commissioner of Insurance.
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On August 29, the NC Justice Center’s Workers’ Rights team released “The Cost of Inaction—2024 State of Working North Carolina.” This interactive report tallies a staggering amount of economic losses—tens of billions of dollars yearly—due to lawmakers’ failure to act on wages, paid leave, childcare and elder care funding, and unemployment insurance improvements. Learn more about the costs of neglecting North Carolina workers’ needs by reading the full report. |
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NC Justice Center Workers’ Rights Co-Director Ana Pardo and Health Advocacy Director Nicole Dozier attended the North Carolina stop on the Care Can’t Wait coalition’s bus tour. During the event, organized by Mom’s Rising in Apex on August 30, advocates came together to celebrate caregiving, collective power, and urge action on issues impacting families, from paid leave to early learning to home- and community-based services. Ana Pardo shared findings from the 2024 State of Working NC report, which covers how strong workplace policies benefit working people, families, and the economy. You can learn more about the report’s findings at the 2024 State of Working North Carolina—The Cost of Inaction briefing on Wednesday, October 23, at 12 p.m.
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With election season right around the corner, it is important for eligible voters in North Carolina to get the information they need to cast their ballot in November. Your Voice, Your Vote is a project of the North Carolina Justice Center, dedicated to equipping North Carolinians with the knowledge they need to make informed voting decisions. By focusing on key issues, candidates, and voting processes, we strive to ensure that every voter can actively participate in shaping the future of our state.
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Eli Longnecker joined the NC Justice Center’s Immigrant & Refugee Rights team as the Immigrants' Rights Fellow in September. Eli is a former North Carolina Justice Center Legal Intern and Immigrants’ Rights Advocate who has a steadfast commitment to expanding access to legal assistance for immigrants. Welcome, Eli! |
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Sunshine Adam joined the NC Justice Center in September as the Education & Law team’s Communications Specialist. Sunshine is a digital content producer and communications strategist committed to collective liberation who recognizes the value of digital organizing as key to advancing movements for social justice. Welcome, Sunshine! |
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Heysoll Rodriguez Soto joined the NC Justice Center’s Health Advocacy team as the Engagement Coordinator in July. With 14 years of experience as an international representative of a labor union and a lifelong commitment to people and coalition-centered work, Heysoll has already made a great impact at the NC Justice Center. Welcome, Heysoll! |
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On Sunday, September 22, the North Carolina Justice Center hosted the 2024 Defenders of Justice Awards Gala, celebrating the inspirational work of outstanding leaders in our community who are advocating for justice. This year’s honorees were Philip Cooper, Ricky Hurtado, Emma Kinyanjui, Yevonne Brannon, Gene Nichol, and Phyllis Hardy (Posthumous). We thank all our supporters, allies, staff, and awardees for their dedication to promoting equity in our state and defending justice for all.
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Senior Attorney Kate Woomer-Deters honored at Pillars of Justice Awards |
Kate Woomer-Deters, Senior Attorney for the NC Justice Center’s Immigrant & Refugee Rights team, was honored with the Julian T. Pierce Award at the NC Equal Justice Alliance’s 2024 Pillars of Justice Awards on Wednesday, September 11. The Pillars of Justice Awards are given to exemplary members of the civil legal services community for their extraordinary contributions to access to justice. Kate’s dedication to giving North Carolina’s vulnerable low-income and immigrant communities the legal representation they deserve is inspiring, and this award is well-earned. Congratulations, Kate Woomer-Deters!
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