We are super excited to launch our Civil Liberties Action Program for North Carolina (CLAPback for NC)! This is a virtual module-based, participatory curriculum, covering political education and advocacy for a cohort of North Carolinians in Guilford, Wake, and Mecklenburg counties interested in becoming leaders for civil liberties in their communities. Topics will include: the ACLU of North Carolina, state and local government, advocacy, issue organizing, and civil rights. Activities woven throughout will provide participants with hands-on learning opportunities.  

We are only accepting a limited amount of participants in this first cohort, so please make sure that you fill out the application BY February 18th! We will notify selected applicants by end of February/early March. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Meg at [email protected]

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1. What will participants learn in this program?

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Participants in the program will:

  • Develop a stronger understanding of local and state government and tools to advocate for change in their communities
  • Build skills to participate in advocacy work as part of the ACLU of North Carolina both at the local level and at the North Carolina General Assembly
  • Learn about transformative organizing, planning an issue-based campaign, and how to engage your community for long-term sustained change
  • Engage in leadership development alongside fellow cohort members
  • Receive a certificate upon completion and additional ACLU swag!

2. Who is this program for?

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This program is a good fit for:

  • North Carolinians in Guilford, Wake, and Mecklenburg counties looking to better understand their state and local government and how to impact change in issues like immigrant rights, the criminal legal system, reproductive freedom, and more
  • Individuals who may not have much experience in policy or advocacy, but are hoping to build the skills needed to effect change in their communities
  • Those interested in organizing their networks and taking what they learn back to their communities to empower others
  • Prospective volunteers who are interested in playing a larger role in the ACLU of North Carolina as a volunteer leader in their community

This program is geared toward community members looking for an accessible introduction to NC government, civil liberties, organizing, and advocacy. If you already have a strong foundation or experience in these areas, please consider joining us as a volunteer leader!

3. What is the time commitment?

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This program will have 6, 2-hour long virtual sessions beginning in March and running through June. The session dates are: 3/13, 4/3, 4/24, 5/15, 6/5, and 6/26 and will take place from 6:30-8:30 pm.We ask that participants commit to at least 4 out of the 6 sessions.