Closer to the People: An North Carolina Black Alliance Podcast
In order for government to be of, by and for the people, it has to get closer to the people. Closer to the People, a podcast by North Carolina Black Alliance, brings our mission to life, exploring the deeper purpose behind our core programs — healthcare access, criminal justice reform, educational equity, environmental justice, democracy, and economic empowerment
Episodes

Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
3 min
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.

Mar 3, 2025

Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
10 min
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.

Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
14 min
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.

Oct 24, 2024

Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
13 min
Listen and learn why North Carolina voters are in a swing state of mind.

Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
12 min
⛔️ 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.

Oct 11, 2024

Sep 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024
18 min
There are individuals eligible to vote in the upcoming election who actually believe they’re ineligible, according to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition President Desmond Meade, who has made it his mission to dismantle disenfranchisement.







