Durham for Organizing Action works toward social justice by defending democracy and fighting racism, sexism, economic injustice, and all forms of oppression.
Come to Our Next Meeting
Join us for the next Durham for Organizing Action organizational meeting on Monday, May 21st from 6:45pm to 8:45pm at the South Regional Library, 4504 S Alston Avenue, Durham 27713. Hear from primary winners Clarence Birkhead (Sheriff) and Satana Deberry (District Attorney). Anna Duncan of the National Domestic Workers Alliance will speak on immigration. Everyone welcome! Please spread the word!
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Resistance Resources
We have collected resources so you can learn and share information about the pressing issues and challenges, how to contact local representatives, and stay current on actions taken by the administration.
UPDATES AND ACTIONS
NC Public Schools Day of Advocacy on Wednesday, May 16th
On May 16, it's personal. Despite an economic recovery since the crash of 2008, NC state lawmakers refuse to invest in our public schools. On the first day of the 2018 legislative session, thousands of North Carolina educators are taking a personal day to be in...
read morePoor People’s Campaign event in Raleigh on May 14th at 2pm.
Somebody's Hurting Our People & It's Gone On Far Too Long! We are one of over 30 states across the country and in Washington, DC heading to their state capitols on May 14 to force a serious national examination of the enmeshed evils of systemic racism, systemic...
read moreSoutherners on New Ground (SONG) Black Mama’s Bail Out Action- Mother’s Day 2018
This Mother's Day, SONG is running a campaign to bail out as many Black women, broadly defined, across the South as we can. More than often, people are sitting in cages because they cannot afford to pay bail. SONG crews will be participating in bail outs and holding...
read moreResistance Rodeo on Saturday, May 12th
Where: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham, North Carolina 27701 When: Saturday, May 12th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Hosted by: Durham People's Alliance The Resistance Rodeo is back for our second ride! Our first Rodeo last spring was a great success and the issues...
read moreDurham Refugee Day Celebration on Saturday, May 5th from 2- 5pm
Where: Durham Central Park 501 Foster St, Durham, North Carolina 27701 When: Saturday, May 5th from 2:00 to 5:00pm In the spirit of welcome and celebration, the City of Durham created Durham Refugee Day in 2017 to celebrate the contributions of refugees and...
read moreDFOAction Canvass and Happy Hour @ Motorco on April 29th @ 1pm
DFOAction Canvass and Happy Hour @ Motorco Sunday, April 29th 1:00 - 4:30pm 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701 Join us to help turn out the vote for the May primary elections! First-time canvassers welcome! We'll provide all the information you need and can pair you...
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