Forward Together
June 4, 2019: Pride Month
Anna discusses the NAACP’s upcoming Pride Month event, which will highlight out civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and his connection to Chapel Hill.
May 28, 2019: Reunions And Redistricting
James Williams reflects on his 50th high school reunion – the changes we’ve seen, and the changes we haven’t. Also, we talk gerrymandering as the Supreme Court nears a decision.
May 21, 2019: Silent Sam…And Stonewall
Anna and Aaron discuss the Board of Governors’ non-decision on Silent Sam; Anna plugs an upcoming event on civil rights hero Bayard Rustin to mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.
May 7, 2019: Second Chance
Anna comes in straight from a rally in Raleigh for the NC Second Chance Alliance, advocating for formerly-incarcerated residents looking to get back on their feet.
April 30, 2019: Teacher Rally
Anna and Aaron discuss Wednesday’s teacher rally, teacher salaries statewide and nationwide, and the nature of protests and demonstrations.
April 23, 2019: Campus Safety Commission
Anna reacts to the formation of a 20-member Campus Safety Commission at UNC. Elsewhere, discussions continue (and progress stalls?) on the future of Rogers Road and the Greene Tract.
April 16, 2019: Greene Tract
The Chapel Hill Town Council is about to consider zoning questions around the Greene Tract; Anna’s hoping they stick to a plan set back in 2016.
April 9, 2019: Branch Of The Year
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP is recognized as the state branch of the year; the NAACP marks its 110th anniversary.
April 2, 2019: Race And Policing On Campus
A pair of disturbing racial incidents in the last month have reignited concerns – and conversations – about race and policing at UNC.
March 26, 2019: Partisan Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court hears a NC case challenging partisan gerrymandering. Also, Anna gets the word out about a scholarship program for graduating high schoolers.