Dawn Blagrove, Executive Director of Emancipate NC will share reflections and remarks alongside organizers, advocates, and community leaders from across North Carolina, including Adrienne Kelly, Rev. Stefan Weathers, Desmera Gatewood, and Alexia Chavis of Democracy North Carolina; Mikayla Massey of NC Black Alliance; Courtney Patterson of Blueprint NC; Iliana Santillan of Brava NC; Chris Flynt of Blind Power Company; Dontae Sharpe of Forward Justice; and Reverend Curtis Gatewood.
Join Democracy North Carolina, Black Voters Matter, Common Cause NC, NC Black Alliance, NC Counts Coalition, the NC NAACP State Conference, and Forward Justice for the Freedom Rising Tour, a statewide organizing tour responding to renewed attacks on voting rights and Black voters.
đź“… Saturday, August 8
🕕 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
đź“Ť Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, 3894 Northampton Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27105
They may move the lines, but this summer we’re moving the masses.
This Forsyth County stop brings neighbors together to discuss voting rights, get registered to vote, and connect with local organizing efforts. Meet fellow advocates, learn what’s at stake, and discover ways to get involved as we build momentum ahead of November’s midterm election.
Unlike any other stop on the tour, Winston-Salem will feature a New Orleans-style jazz funeral procession, a powerful tradition that honors loss while celebrating resilience and our commitment to continue the march forward together.