Forward Justice

“Confusion and fear suppress turnout as effectively as a locked polling place.” FJ Attorney Ashley Mitchell on efforts to undermine Black, Brown & low-income voters in NC—and the ongoing fight for fair ballot access. 🗳️ newsone.com/6852044/north-…

As Forward Justice Senior Criminal Justice Counsel and Policy Manager Whitley Carpenter said, “we have to figure out another way to ensure compliance without taking away something that makes it harder to comply.” northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/03/12/pri…

Not having a driver’s license can be a barrier to employment, childcare access, and more- making re-entry even harder.

🚨Event Alert! Join us this Thursday March 19th at 12:00pm for Life on Hold: A Webinar Series on Driver’s License Suspensions in NC

Brittany Cheatham Forward Justice Director of Communications highlights how organizing on the ground continues to drive turnout and protect democracy in North Carolina. Read the full article here ➡️ newsone.com/6852005/north-…

🗳️Despite barriers like gerrymandering, NC voters still showed up!

🌸✨⚖️ Join Forward Justice attorney Ashley Mitchell & the NCCU Civil Rights Society at NCCU School of Law on March 17th from 11am–1pm for Black Girl Magic: Blooming Beyond Barriers!   Hear from powerful Black women attorneys working to advance and uphold civil rights.

🎉 Join us for the Durham in Color festival featuring Black History, culture & community! See you there on March 28th from 11:30am – 3:30pm

⚖️ Curious about North Carolina election law? 📚 Learn from experts about the latest on NC election laws, the boards of elections, and election challenges and protests. 🗓 March 24 | 9:15am–12:45pm 🎓 3 hrs NC CLE credit 🔗Registration required: tinyurl.com/2026CLE

🚨NC Voters!🚨 Polling hours have been extended to 8:30pm at the following location: LITTLETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 105 E SOUTH MAIN ST LITTLETON, NC 27850 If you’re in line at this location by 8:30pm you CAN vote!

Pt. 2 is also coming soon! Like and subscribe so you don't miss it! Tap in & travel with Dontae ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=MQGkKA… #LIFEwithDontaeSharpe

🌴✈️ NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO! Travel with Dontae as he visits Aruba in pt. 1 of his travel vlog! Dontae tries new restaurants, explores the city, connects with the locals, and drops gems- all while enjoying the beauty of living life on his own terms.

✅ You have the right to vote free from harassment or intimidation. If you experience issues or intimidation at the polls call the NC voter protection hotline at 888-OUR-VOTE ⁠ ✅ You'll need a photo ID to vote, but all eligible voters can ask for an ID Exception Form⁠

🗳️ NC voters! Early Voting in the Primary Election ends TOMORROW at 3pm! ⁠ ⁠ ✅ From now through February 28th at 3pm you can register and vote in one stop. ⁠ 📍Find your polling location and more information on voting at NCVOTER.org⁠ ⁠ #ncpol

Black History Month highlight: In 1898, a white supremacist coup in Wilmington overthrew a multiracial gov’t, fueling decades of voter suppression. Today’s threats like the SAVE Act echo that harm. We’re fighting to protect the right to vote for all.

As we reflect on the life, work and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, our hearts are heavy with love & gratitude. His leadership, vision and relentless belief in ordinary people laid the very foundation that continues to guide the work we carry forward in North Carolina and beyond.

View our reflection here: forwardjustice.org/?p=3567&post_t…

🚨NC Voters!   🗳️ If you received a letter from the NC State Board of Elections about an unvalidated SSN/DL number, you are STILL registered to vote and this WILL NOT impact your ability to vote in the upcoming election.