I'm appreciative of folks who have reached out to me asking me to consider the appointment to replace @graigmeyer.bsky.social in the North Carolina Senate. However, I will not be putting my name forward to the Democratic Party for its consideration.
For most of my life, Senator @graigmeyer.bsky.social has been not just a friend, but a mentor, a confidant, and in a lot of ways the father figure I didn't have growing up. While I'm sad his time in the legislature is winding down, I'm excited for his new chapter at the NC Justice Center!
It's 730! Candidates you've done all you can do. It's up to the voters now!
Earlier today I filed a campaign finance complaint about the Local Accountability PAC's involvement in Orange County without first registering with the State Board of Elections. The last thing we need is shadowy, out-of-state PAC money in our local elections.
When the Rev. Jesse Jackson was but a student at NC A&T, he was instrumental in the Greensboro sit-ins. While other Southern governors met integration with violence, NC Gov. Terry Sanford worked with Jackson on a different path, one that helped define the New South.
Black History Month feels different this year, when celebrating Black people is dismissed as “DEI.”
But Black history is American history. Nothing was given willingly. Every Black person in this country is living Black history.
I do too.
I voted early yesterday! Have you made a plan to vote in the primary?
Today, I proudly join dozens of fellow Black elected officials from across the 4th Congressional District in endorsing @fousheefornc.bsky.social for a third term representing us in Congress.
This is what road conditions were like on Churton Street just an hour ago. If you don't have to be out, please stay home safe and warm.
Headed over to Wake County to support my friend @winnfornc.bsky.social at his fundraiser tonight. With Winn's help we can help secure Governor Stein's veto and get state government working for people again.
On #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay, we remember where hatred, dehumanization, and complicit silence can lead. Honoring the six million Jews and millions of others means refusing to look away today. #Neveragain is a collective responsibility. #NeverAgainIsNow
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❄️There's the threat of winter weather this weekend. Here's some resources on staying safe and in the loop!
Remote learning should not be a thing for winter weather. Let kids have snow days!
On MLK Day, we reflect on a democracy that is alive, participatory, and still in the making. Dr. King reminded us that rights come with responsibility, to one another and to the future. Democracy is something we build together, every day.
On #Minneapolis
My thoughts on #venezuela 🇻🇪
Didn't have regime change on the breakfast menu today #madurocaptured
A new year is here and so is a renewed commitment to the work ahead. Local institutions matter, steady leadership matters, and showing up with seriousness and care still counts. Looking forward with determination to building, listening, and serving my community in the year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎆
Instead of celebrating $1 billion saved because of 8000 vacancies, we should be asking why no one wants to work in state government, especially in critical state agencies like Adult Corrections and Health and Human Services. #ncpol
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This is great news, but sadly high wealth counties like Orange County ships its waste to Sampson County and therefore contributes to this problem.
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⚠️🔥 Orange County will have a fire weather warning today from 12pm to 7pm per @nws.noaa.gov
Today I paid my respects to Governor Jim Hunt.
A giant of North Carolina, a servant leader, and a man who believed deeply in education, opportunity, and public service.
May his memory be an eternal blessing for our great state.
I might have found one of my new holiday traditions - #Mitzvah Day volunteering on Christmas Day at the Levin JCC ! Here's the finished product of the pride crosswalk refresh!
For many #Christmas is a season of gathering, generosity, and reflection. Wishing peace, warmth, and kindness to all who are celebrating today. I have a lot of gratitude for the shared humanity that connects us across traditions.
I'm sorry that longtime NCDP stalwart Susan Oller passed away. She mentored many, many young people to get involved in the party and had personally helped me charter my high school chapter in 2006 when she was the adult advisor to the NC Teen Democrats. May her memory be a blessing ✨
Government elves deserve time off too! Here are the days @hillsboroughnc.gov offices will be closed for Christmas and the New Year. 🎄🎆
#Latergram This year’s Eighth Night of #Hanukkah hit a little differently for me as I move through the #Jewish conversion process. All that light felt like a reminder of why this journey matters so much to me.
There were no reindeer games at the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social holiday party, but still lots of fun had by folks fighting for a New South with North Carolina leading the way! #ncpol #ncdems #voteblue #bluewave
