We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Nora Carr. Nora was our loyal and beloved friend, supportive mentor, and an extraordinary champion and leader for inclusion, equity and justice.
NCCJ is now short for “North Carolina for Community and Justice.” We’re still the same NCCJ; our new name is simply more accurate.
In June 2022, Anytown alumni raised $25,000 for NCCJ’s flagship youth program. That’s enough to fully fund 20 Anytown scholarships.
We stand with women and all people who can become pregnant in support of their rights to reproductive healthcare.
Today, I went to see Mrs. Gwen Atkinson at The Academy at Smith to hand her some Anytown applications for her students. Once I got there, she began to call student after student to come grab one. As I listened to her explain to them what Anytown is and why they need to go, I fought back my own emotions.
This shooting is a painful reminder that white supremacy is dangerous and often lethal. It is a toxic belief system that dehumanizes Black people and other people of color. White supremacy hurts everyone. There are no victors; there are only victims.
These folks are working to advance diversity, inclusion and equity in a variety of ways within their workplaces.
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s homophobic and transphobic remarks are hurtful and discriminatory to LGBTQ+ people, their friends and loved ones.
“I’m not in law school – yet.” Maria (Anytown 2013) talks about barriers she’s faced being undocumented and her dream of forging an easier path for others. She also has a message for you, her Triad community.
What to expect as an in-person guest, virtual guest, or event sponsor at NCCJ’s Citation Award Dinner on November 10, 2021.