Tenant led project of Action NC that provides tenants' resources, know your rights workshops & training to increase community involvement, building & power.
We aren’t done fighting this 14% sales tax increase that @CLTgov@MeckCounty & #yesformeck want U to support. @clt_alliance is spending millions to convince U. Until Election Day, look for blog post from us every Tuesday & Thursday & Comic Book memes to inform U on why to vote NO
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This is not just about Forest Park.
It’s about immigrant rights.
It’s about housing justice.
It’s about whether we let developers erase communities for profit — or we fight to protect working-class neighborhoods.
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The community is fighting back. 🗣️
They’ve organized, spoken to media, and will be showing up June 16 to urge Charlotte City Council to vote NO on rezoning.
📍4PM Press Conference
📍5PM Public Hearing at Charlotte Government Center
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Now a developer wants to rezone the park and demolish the entire community to build 395 market-rate apartments.
That means 60 families evicted and another piece of naturally affordable housing (NOAH) gone forever.
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Forest Park Mobile Home Park in Charlotte is home to 60 immigrant, working-class families.
They own their homes. They’ve lived here for decades. They’ve poured their savings into repairs, additions, and creating stability for their kids.
Green Social Housing is
💰Truly affordable
🌱Environmentally conscious
🤝Publicly owned
⚖️Democratically managed by residents and tenant unions
Join us in the fight for a liveable future:
https://t.co/DfhhBYDJRt
#EarthDay2024#EarthDayEveryDay
Happening Now: President Biden and the Vice President deliver remarks in Raleigh, North Carolina on lowering health care costs and strengthening the ACA, Medicaid, and Medicare. https://t.co/9Nn656MnhY
Our own Naomi Randolph-Hwesuhunu’s great great grandfather John Randolph Jr was born into slavery & following his emancipation became an influential voice of freedom by working with fellow Black activists. He also set new words to a popular melody, creating the Emancipation Song
📢 Tomorrow @ 6:30 PM is this month's Real Talk: Redistricting and Building a Better Eastern NC. Learn about redistricting, fighting gerrymandering, & promoting voting rights with experts from @NCCounts
Don't miss out: https://t.co/J9B0Dg4deM
@ShackleFree3@ncsocialchange#Voting
🗳️ Early Voting Alert! 🗳️
📅 Early voting for the 2024 primary election starts this Thursday, February 15th!
📍 Find your nearest early voting location at https://t.co/RjSSfOjdaT and cast your ballot in person. Your voice matters! 🗣️
#VoteEarly#YourVoteCounts#actionnc
📣 This Valentine's Day, let's talk about a different kind of commitment! 💔 Join us on Feb 14th to #BreakUpWithYourLandlord!🏠✊🏿
🗓️ Date: February 14, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:30am
📍 Location: Mecklenburg Government Center
💔🏡 RSVP: https://t.co/4dZS0Bt881
#HouseEveryOne#actionnc
Renters are 💔 BREAKING UP 💔 with their landlords on #ValentinesDay (Feb 14th). We’re demanding *real* solutions that will bring an end to the #AffordableHousingCrisis and ensure all of us have safe and climate proof housing that won’t break the bank! 🏦
#HouseEveryOne
Need an excuse to hang out with some cool folks and make radical art? 🎨✨ Look no further!!
Register now! https://t.co/Nh03LGIjqQ
@NCtenants#HousingCrisis#art#actionnc
Need an excuse to hang out with some cool folks and make radical art? 🎨✨ Look no further!!
Register now! https://t.co/Nh03LGIjqQ
@NCtenants#HousingCrisis#art#actionnc
@scsjofficial Criminalizing homelessness does nothing to address the underlying issue; instead, it continues a cycle of poverty and homelessness. Next Monday (Feb. 12th), Charlotte's City Council will vote on this very issue.
Carol, member of @Action_NC and Hill Champion speaks on the needs of her community and her role in making sure families are receiving food assistance via their Food Pantry.