Closer to the People: An North Carolina Black Alliance Podcast

DEI in Dare County

We're having real conversations with OUR people, like this exchange in Dare County, North Carolina, where just 2.8% of the population is Black. Not a lot of melanin down there by the beach. But Black people are there, so there we were, exploring proposed legislation that would further minimize their presence. 

Budget talks

North Carolina Black Alliance doesn't play politics. We prioritize people. That includes paying attention to your purses and wallets.
Lots of talk about how elected officials want to spend our hard-earned tax dollars and who's siding with whom in the process. We went to the General Assembly to see for ourselves what the deal is during early budget talks.

North Carolina absorbing anti-DEI trickle-down

Elected officials in North Carolina are mimicking White House executive orders aimed at reversing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The state Senate gave the nod sending Senate Bill 227 to the House. The proposed legislation would eliminate DEI in public education in North Carolina.
 
Perspective on the bill and what you can do about it are in this installment of the "Closer to the People" podcast.

When Federal Cuts Cut Close

The federal cuts keep coming. It's dizzying. But do we really care?

Count, don't cancel

A seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court was on the ballot during the 2024 general election. It's 2025. The race still hasn't been decided.
Recounts are within a candidate's rights. Making sure ballots ultimately count are a voter's purview.

Poor climate change

Climate change catches so much heat. Truth is, we're responsible for most of that global warming. So let's cut Mother Nature some slack — wouldn't hurt if in the process we did more to cut carbon emissions, too.

Who's Judging You?

Who's judging you? That's up to you, actually.

Swing State of Mind

Listen and learn why North Carolina voters are in a swing state of mind. 

Black Political Architects

⛔️ WARNING: This episode may humble you. Think you've been moving through the chessboard of life like a queen or a rook? You might be a pawn. 

The Right to Breathe

Ever thought about breathing as a fundamental right?