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Undue Harm: Undoing the Legacy of Confederate Monuments

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Confederate monuments are not relics of the past. They inflict continuing harm today. Undue Harm will center these harms as the key reason for monument removal. Join the North Carolina […]

Undue Harm: Undoing the Legacy of Confederate Monuments

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Confederate monuments are not relics of the past. They inflict continuing harm today. Undue Harm will center these harms as the key reason for monument removal. Join the North Carolina […]

A Resolution to Change the Cash Bail Bond System

By North Carolina Council of Churches

Approved unanimously on June 7, 2022 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches. Updated September 12, 2023. Considerable empirical evidence demonstrates that the cash bail system is inequitable and ineffective. The […]

A Resolution to Change the Cash Bail Bond System

by North Carolina Council of Churches

Approved unanimously on June 7, 2022 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches. Updated September 12, 2023. Considerable empirical evidence demonstrates that the cash bail system is inequitable and ineffective. The […]

Calling for Courage: A Response to the Bomb Threats on our Historically Black Colleges and Universities

By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Cowards perpetrate fear and sow discord. Such cowards are hard at work this week creating havoc on our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As an organization founded in 1935 […]

Calling for Courage: A Response to the Bomb Threats on our Historically Black Colleges and Universities

by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Cowards perpetrate fear and sow discord. Such cowards are hard at work this week creating havoc on our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As an organization founded in 1935 […]

Stand with Elizabeth City

By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, at the Elizabeth City Solidarity Rally in Raleigh on June 1st, 2021. To watch the full video […]

Stand with Elizabeth City

by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, at the Elizabeth City Solidarity Rally in Raleigh on June 1st, 2021. To watch the full video […]

Statement on George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict

By North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

Statement on George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict

by North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

Eco-Justice is Anti-Colonial

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join NCIPL & NC Council of Churches Intern for Climate and Environmental Justice, Noely Bernier, for a discussion on the impacts of colonialism (on our lives and the environmental movement), […]

Eco-Justice is Anti-Colonial

by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join NCIPL & NC Council of Churches Intern for Climate and Environmental Justice, Noely Bernier, for a discussion on the impacts of colonialism (on our lives and the environmental movement), […]

No Justice No Peace: Confederate Monuments and the Fight for Racial Justice

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

When it comes to Confederate monuments, there is no common ground. Polarizing debates over their meaning have intensified into legislative maneuvering to preserve the statues, legal battles to remove them, […]

No Justice No Peace: Confederate Monuments and the Fight for Racial Justice

by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

When it comes to Confederate monuments, there is no common ground. Polarizing debates over their meaning have intensified into legislative maneuvering to preserve the statues, legal battles to remove them, […]

“11 AM: Hope for America’s Most Segregated Hour” Film Screening

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

On February 11 at 6 p.m., join Catawba College for a live-stream screening of 11am: Hope for America’s Most Segregated Hour. The story in this film is centered around the […]

“11 AM: Hope for America’s Most Segregated Hour” Film Screening

by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

On February 11 at 6 p.m., join Catawba College for a live-stream screening of 11am: Hope for America’s Most Segregated Hour. The story in this film is centered around the […]

The Faithful Work of Environmental Justice

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join us on Friday, February 26th, for a conversation on the work of environmental justice with expert speakers including Sherri White-Williamson of the Environmental Justice Community Action Network and the […]

The Faithful Work of Environmental Justice

by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join us on Friday, February 26th, for a conversation on the work of environmental justice with expert speakers including Sherri White-Williamson of the Environmental Justice Community Action Network and the […]

Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is Sought

By North Carolina Council of Churches

A resolution drafted by Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate, and adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches on January 26, 2021. Carved above the columns […]

Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is Sought

by North Carolina Council of Churches

A resolution drafted by Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate, and adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches on January 26, 2021. Carved above the columns […]

Policy Statement on the Public Schools

By North Carolina Council of Churches

Statement on the Public Schools Approved December 5, 2017 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches Because the past decade has brought a new era of […]

Policy Statement on the Public Schools

by North Carolina Council of Churches

Statement on the Public Schools Approved December 5, 2017 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches Because the past decade has brought a new era of […]

Confederate-themed monuments: Time to reassess

By North Carolina Council of Churches

Issue Statement on Confederate Monuments Approved September 13, 2017 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches The Governing Board of the N.C. Council of Churches, mindful […]

Confederate-themed monuments: Time to reassess

by North Carolina Council of Churches

Issue Statement on Confederate Monuments Approved September 13, 2017 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches The Governing Board of the N.C. Council of Churches, mindful […]