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Born in Rocky Mount, NC, Susie Sharp was a trailblazer. As the state's first female Superior Court judge in 1949 &, in 1974, the first female Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court, she set new precedents for women's roles in law and justice. #WomensHistoryMonth #SusieSharp #NCWomen

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Today marks a pivotal moment in civil rights history. On March 21, 1949, the Freedom Riders surrendered at the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough, sent to segregated chain gangs despite the Supreme Court's 1946 ruling against interstate segregation. Their bravery paved the way for justice.

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https://www.wral.com/amp/21912149/ "I think that's the wonder of making art because I think for a lot of people, they associate politics as a dirty word, but politics isn't dirty. It affects all of us," Chaeeun Yoo, Quarter 1 Future Echoes Submitter Learn more: www.acluofnczines.org

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Join us tomorrow for our virtual annual member meeting on Saturday, March 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., as we celebrate six decades of defending civil rights and liberties. Register: https://rebrand.ly/2025MemberMeet

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Rosanell Eaton's unwavering commitment to voting rights reminds us of the power of perseverance in safeguarding democracy. We honor her legacy by keeping this alive. #WomensHistoryMonth #VotingRights

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We invite you to join us next Tuesday, 03/25, as we gather with our partners at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh from 9 am-2 pm. Everyone who attends will be put in a group to speak with legislators here in NC. Register here: https://bit.ly/rainbowrepro25

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Today, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider HB 171, another anti-DEI bill. We'll be following along with the conversation. You can watch the livestream here: www.ncleg.gov/LegislativeC...

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As we celebrate six decades of defending civil rights and liberties, we invite you to join us for our virtual annual member meeting on Saturday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register: https://rebrand.ly/2025MemberMeet

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On this day in 1967, Winston-Salem State University made history! The Rams defeated Southwest Missouri State 77-74, becoming the first HBCU to win an NCAA national championship. Led by a stellar 30-1 season, WSSU’s victory was a defining moment for Black college athletics.

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THIS THURSDAY, join ACLU of North Carolina and @ppvsat.bsky.social for a virtual collaborative zine workshop on 03/20 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. No prior zine-making experience required! Open to everyone! Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/lVaB37KwvEqwgCOYRY-X7w2

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Check out this article about our lawsuit defending free speech, freedom of association, and equal access to school resources in Cleveland County Schools. www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2...

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Check out this article about our lawsuit defending free speech, freedom of association, and equal access to school resources in Cleveland County Schools. www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2...

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Join us & our partners for Rainbow Repro Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh on Tuesday, 03/25, as we send the message that we will not relent. We will continue to defend ourselves and each other. https://bit.ly/rainbowrepro25

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Thank you to The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist for hosting this benefit concert! To buy tickets, click here: https://square.link/u/wmtBYqOU

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Ella Baker's legacy of empowering communities and championing grassroots activism continues to inspire the fight for justice and equality. #WomensHistoryMonth #SNCC #ShawU

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Senate Bill 227 (Eliminating “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” in Public Education) was passed in the NC Senate and is moving to the NC House. Learn more about this bill here: https://www.acluofnc.org/en/press-releases/senate-passes-classroom-censorship-bill

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Learn more about this lawsuit here: https://www.acluofnc.org/en/press-releases/suit-filed-against-unc

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Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful U.S. resident, was detained for advocating for Palestinian rights- a violation of his First Amendment protections. No one should be imprisoned for their political beliefs. Raise your voice & call for his release. Add your name: Free Mahmoud Khalil https://bit.ly/4hvyC7D

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“The treatment that Ms. Edwards experienced is both inhumane and unconstitutional,” said Joseph Longley, ACLU Disability Rights Program Staff Attorney. Learn more about this case and the appeal: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/en/press-releases/edwards_4th_circuit

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On this day in 1966, historian & Communist Party member Herbert Aptheker defied NC’s Speaker Ban, addressing 2,000 students just off-campus at UNC-Chapel Hill. In ‘68, the law was ruled unconstitutional—a major win for freedom of speech and one of the first wins for the ACLU of NC!

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"The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class—it is the cause of humankind, the very birthright of humanity,” 1892, A Voice from the South by Anna Julia Cooper #WomensHistoryMonth #NCWomen

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Trailblazer. Educator. Advocate. Anna Julia Cooper is the perfect first highlight for Women's History Month. Born into enslavement, Anna had a relentless pursuit of equality. She helped shape the future of Black education and women’s rights. #WomensHistoryMonth #NCWomen

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Join us and @ppvsat.bsky.social for a virtual collaborative zine workshop on 03/20 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Make a zine, hear each org, and learn how to engage. No prior zine-making experience required! Open to everyone! Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/lVaB37KwvEqwgCOYRY-X7w2

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SB153 was passed today in the NC Senate. This bill includes several provisions targeting immigrant communities. Visit the link to learn more about this harmful legislation & what it could mean for our state: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/en/press-releases/nc-senate-passes-anti-immigration-bill

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