Forsyth Freedom Federation

RALLY!!!! Before the County Commissioners meeting on June 10th. This is the meeting at 6PM where the public can speak to the needs of the public schools:

June 10th Rally & March to Board of County Commissioners Meeting Bring your coworkers to Merschel Park on Monday, June 10th as public school staff from across the district stands together to fight for the schools our students and staff deserve.

FCAE petition and rally information, regarding the school system’s budget ask
Here is the petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-winston-salemforsyth-schools-budget-for-2024-2025?source=direct_link&

PETITION: Winston-Salem/Forsyth School’s Budget for 2024-2025 Public schools today are facing a critical state of emergency with understaffing, funding needs, and student learning loss since Covid. Forsyth County Association of Educators believes that our students are best served with smaller class sizes and well-staffed, healthy schools. We have heard from ou...

Forsyth Freedom Federation had their second community conversation at Grace presbyterian Church, April 27th, 2024.We had 28 in attendance and 26 new community members 🥳 With 9 people taking action! If you’re interested in getting involved with our issue campaign fight or with our chapter. Send us a DM😊🤟🏽

This Thursday evening, the Forsyth Freedom Fighters organization, the Forsyth chapter of the Carolina Federation political education movement, hosted their fourth and final Freedom Gathering that welcomed all working class citizens of Winston-Salem from each and every side of town.We then began the gathering with a introduction from Brandon and Jenn. Afterwards, we then read about the KC Tenant organization and how they were able to get a $50M bill passed, go from 3 members in 2019 to 4,500 in 2022, plus other great things that they were able to accomplish in the short time that they used! We hope to see the same people again on September 16th!

Members of the Carolina Federation-Forsyth Freedom Federation hosted the county’s first ever Freedom Gathering last Thursday. Members of that community, as well as folks in the surrounding communities, introduced each other to themselves in a heartwarming manner. Volunteers accompanied kids as a member of the Carolina Federation spoke about their reasons for joining. We then went on to the focal points of the meeting, including what the Carolina Federation was about, what our vision is, and what we’ve accomplished as a state-wide organization. We’re building on our momentum from organizing in counties throughout the state, questioning, demanding & getting our needs met within working class communities. When the end of the meeting came, the staff and the members of the community pledged to meet again in two weeks, and a common ground was made from everyone in the gathering.

Last week, launched our 2023 Freedom Summer. This ambitious program brings together all of the best of what our organization has experimented with over the last 4 years; we are recruiting and developing over a dozen movement leaders to have tens of thousands of conversations with our people across the state by building strong community through our Freedom Gatherings and strong county level chapter organization. By building exemplary movement leaders, deep community and powerful organization, we will have the power to elect movement aligned champions, to win transformative issue campaigns and to forge powerful partnerships.

Freedom Summer is our newest innovative approach at building a new political majority that is both rooted in a culture of belonging and powerful enough to win elections and govern our state. Want to join us in making Freedom Summer a success in Forsyth? DM to learn more!

We are excited to announce the first event of our Political Education series… ✊🏾📚

Please join us as we dive deep into the history of Politics here in Forsyth county, how important it is to get involved and the power that each of YOU hold!! 🤜🏿💫🤛🏾

This will be a 2 hour discussion, led by our chapter organizers with guest speakers Dr. Amber Baker of District 72 and the Founders of BBRRAAPP, an Independent Political Party here in WinstonSalem.

Light refreshments will be served!
Click the link in our bio to register! ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Our folks hit the doors this weekend for and in the KImberley Park neighborhood in Winston-Salem. We'll be going strong until 7:30pm on Election Day, getting every last vote out!

Missed the voter registration deadline? You can still get registered and vote during one-stop voting before this Saturday!

Already registered but haven't voted yet? Click the link to find an early voting site near you!

You Can Vote will have Voting Rights Ambassadors at early voting sites throughout NC helping ! Remember if you have any issues while voting you can always call 888-OUR-VOTE. 🗳

Frsth 22 — You Can Vote

We proudly endorse Dr. Amber Baker for NC State House!

Dr. Baker is an educator with over 25 years of experience, passionate about ensuring public education is fully funded, including Universal Pre-K and competitive pay for teachers and support workers.

She has committed to publicly supporting and actively organizing for virtually every state-level policy in our Carolina Federation People’s Platform: from an Economy that works For All of us (increasing the minimum wage and ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes), to Education For All (funding education to the national average, along with NC educators’ pay), to Homes For All (including comprehensive rent stabilization and a Universal Tenant’s Bill of Rights).

"This year, it's going to take each and every one of us doing our part to win a North Carolina that works for all of us. From Cheri Beasley for US Senate, to the State Supreme Court, to candidates for the NC legislature like Carla Catalán Day -- everything that we love is on the line this year. These elections will decide everything from abortion rights in NC, to defending our democracy, to passing healthcare and climate legislation at the Federal level."

Daily Phonebanks with the Carolina Federation! · Carolina Federation This year, it's going to take each and every one of us doing our part to win a North Carolina that works for all of us. From the US Senate, to the State Supreme Court, to the North Carolina General Assembly, everything that we love is on the line this year. These elections will decide everything fro...

Via Triad City Beat "The majority of people in the Weaver Fertilizer blast zone were Winston-Salem’s Black and Brown working class. They were already hurting when a disaster that they never asked for forced them from their homes and to spend resources that were already stretched to their thinnest, all during a historical pandemic that also disproportionately affects their communities."

These are their stories, courtesy of Chad Nance.

Donations can be made to Love Out Loud to help affected families."

Families already struggling from pandemic work to survive in the midst of W-S fertilizer plant fire Featured photo: The majority of people in the Weaver Fertilizer blast zone were Winston-Salem’s Black and Brown working class. They were already hurting when a disaster that they never asked for fo…

Elect Carla Carla Catalán DayDemocratic Candidate for North Carolina House District 74 DONATE   Carla is running for NC House District 74 because North Carolina should work for working people and families - Black or white, Asian or LatinX, Native or newcomer - instead of the wealthy few and their powerful lob...

For those impacted by the fire in Winston-Salem

CITIZEN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The City of Winston-Salem can send you alerts if you sign up for it's Citizen Notification System.
The city has a notification system to allow citizens to receive emergency and non-emergency notifications for their landlines or by text, email or voice on their cellphone, provided they sign up to receive notifications.
Emergency notifications provide an important means of alerting citizens of missing persons, criminal activity or hazardous conditions, such as flooding, fires, a chemical spill or a water main break in their neighborhoods. Finding a way to reach people who only have cellphones has become an important public safety issue. The Citizen Notification System gives officials the ability to reach people, but citizens must register.
ABOUT THE SYSTEM
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The Forsyth County Department of Public Health, in conjunction with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources are issuing a precautionary advisory pending a water quality investigation for Monarcas Creek and downstream sections of Mill and Muddy Creeks from the Monarcas Creek at 4440 N Cherry St. to, and including, the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

A fire at 4440 N Cherry St. has potentially impacted Monarcas Creek due to runoff from the site from rainfall and firefighting efforts. There is currently an ongoing investigation to determine the extent of the impacts from this fire to the identified waterways. While this investigation is ongoing, we are issuing a recreational water advisory for the section of Monarcas Creek and the downstream sections of Mill Creek, and Muddy Creek ending at the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

All three raw water intakes used by WSFC Utilities water treatment plants are upstream from the Weaver runoff impacting Monarcas, Mill and Muddy Creeks. The drinking water supply remains safe.

Monarcas Creek is the primary waterway impacted from the fire 4440 N Cherry St. Monarcas Creek flows into Mill Creek which eventually flows into Muddy Creek. If you notice any plumes, sheens, or fish kills in these water ways avoid coming into contact with these waters and report these conditions to 336-776-9800.

Until the water is tested and declared safe, environmental and public health officials recommend:

- Avoid swimming, wading or fishing in this section of Muddy Creek until further notice.

- Avoid skin contact with water, soil and sediment in or near the river.

- If skin comes in contact with contaminated sediment or water, thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and water.

- If you are concerned that you, your family, and/or pets have been exposed to these waterways contact your healthcare provider or veterinarian.

For further information please contact the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch at 919-707-5910.

Environmental hazards loom large as emergency crews work to contain massive Winston-Salem fire Regardless of the cause, several legal loopholes allowed a plant to store 600 tons of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate — which “has a history of being unpredictable,” Mayo said — without a sprinkler system in place.

⚠️WEAVER FERTILIZER INDUSTRIAL FIRE⚠️
An evacuation site is open at 414 Deacon Blvd. at the Education Building behind the Winston Salem Fairgrounds Annex. Water and snacks will be available to evacuees.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: All Red Cross disaster assistance is free and made possible by voluntary donations of time and money.

Donate: redcross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS.

Join us for a victory rally with Crystal Towers United this Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the park next to the building!

🚨IMPORTANT🚨
The NC HOPE Program application period closes this Friday! Struggling to pay rent and/or utilities? Apply for assistance ASAP. ➡ www.rebuild.nc.gov/hope-program

🗳️ 3 days until Carla Catalán Day launches her campaign to run for NC State House! She's representing District HD74 in Forsyth County. Join us & the Carolina Federation Monday, December 6th from 4-5pm in Corpening Plaza to kick off her campaign!

Carla is running to fight for a North Carolina that works for working people - Black or white, Asian or Latino, Native or newcomer - instead of the wealthy few and their powerful lobbyists. She knows from experience that everyone in North Carolina deserves healthcare, a quality education, and a dignified home.

🌐 Details + RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/carolinafederation/event/429607

📣 Join us + Carolina Federation this Monday, December 6th from 4-5pm to launch Carla Catalán Day's campaign to run for State House representing District HD74 in Forsyth County. 👟🗳️

📍 Corpening Plaza
231 1st St W
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

🔗 RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/carolinafederation/event/429607/

We know that, in order to win a government and economy that work for all of us, working people need to be calling the shots statewide in North Carolina. Over the past year, our members have been hard at work building a North Carolina People’s Platform, and recruiting candidates who will commit to running on our bold vision. Now, one of those candidates - Carla Catalán Day - is ready to launch her campaign!

Carla is running to fight for a North Carolina that works for working people - black or white, Asian or Latino, native or newcomer - instead of the wealthy few and their powerful lobbyists. She knows from experience that everyone in North Carolina deserves healthcare, a quality education, and a dignified home.

We will meet at Corpening Plaza, by the intersection of 1st St and Liberty St, and then walk together with Carla to file her paperwork at the Forsyth Board of Elections! Please bring a mask and a friend - see you there! 💛

Carla Catalán Day Campaign Launch! · Carolina Federation Join North Carolina for All candidate Carla Catalán Day as she launches her campaign for State House in Forsyth County! Carla is running to fight for a North Carolina that works for working people - black or white, Asian or Latino, native or newcomer - instead of the wealthy few and their powerful ...

If you are already registered, you can register in person at any of the early voting locations. You do NOT need to show photo ID to register.

Voter purging is a real and very common practice. While it’s aim is supposed to keep records up to date, it’s often used for more nefarious reasons like VOTER SUPPRESSION. If you’re already registered take a second to double check that it’s still the case. Don’t let a flawed system keep you from voting for progress.