R - Civil Rights, Social Actions & Advocacy

Forward Justice is a nonpartisan law, policy, and strategy center dedicated to advancing racial, social and economic justice in the US South.

Witness for Peace Southeast (WFPSE) is a politically independent grassroots organization of people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. WFPSE’s mission is to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing U.S. policies and corporate practices that contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean.

To promote equality, safety, and quality of life for western North Carolina’s LGBTQ and allied communities, working as a united community through advocacy, celebration, education and service.

To provide support and resources to maintain and strengthen the family relationships of incarcerated mothers in North Carolina.

To effect positive social change within the Latino Community and beyond.

North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on bringing together the AAPI community in North Carolina through civic engagement and political participation.

North Carolina Business Council connects, empowers and influences business leaders to build a vibrant economy that sustains local communities, protects our natural resources, and benefits all North Carolinians.

To increase awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community in the Sandhills region of North Carolina.

To use research, media & education to promote a more just, democratic and sustainable South.

To educate North Carolinians about issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights and equality.