Cricket Match in Morrisville!
The Major League Cricket franchise is having its inaugural season this summer, and Morrisville is one of the two cities that will host the matches! https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article276459961.html
The Fight for Justice and Equality Cannot Rest
Today marks the 158th anniversary of freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, which came two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. As we reflect on Juneteenth, we all must pay attention to this moment—we must understand that it’s on all of us to achieve progress and deliver real justice for all Americans. […]
Juneteenth
Check out all the ways you can celebrate Juneteenth this month with events around the Triangle. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article275941426.html
Happy Birthday Governor Roy Cooper!
I am so grateful for his leadership and friendship as we work to make North Carolina a better place for all of us.
Happy Pride!
This month we reflect on the progress the LGBTQ+ movement has made and reaffirm our fight for justice and true equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Equal Pay Act
Today is the 60th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act—a landmark for women everywhere that prohibits salary discrimination based on gender. But as women (particularly women of color) know, the Equal Pay Act isn’t enough. Women still only make 82¢ on the dollar resulting in thousands of dollars in pay disparity every year, and it’s […]
Voting Rights Act
Today, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision that Alabama violated the Voting Rights Act during redistricting. This was a big win for democracy and our fight against racial gerrymandering.
Air Quality Warnings
North Carolina is experiencing air quality warnings. Learn more about ways to keep you and your loved ones safe. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article276178461.html
Gun Storage Campaign
Guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the US. This is completely unacceptable. I applaud Governor Roy Cooper for taking an important step to keep our communities safe and encourage North Carolinians to safely secure their firearms. https://apnews.com/article/firearm-safe-storage-campaign-north-carolina-e6c5f22ec84897805a0737fa90fc9977
The Bill Passed the House
Big News: President Joe Biden got us the best deal possible and brought us back from the brink of default. I’m relieved the bill passed the House and that we prevented the GOP’s extreme demands from taking effect. I urge the Senate to quickly pass this legislation and send it to the President’s desk.