March 2024

As we near the end of Women's History Month, it's vital to reflect on the progress made while acknowledging the ongoing challenges. Despite significant strides, systemic barriers persist, underscoring the need for sustained advocacy. Let's honor the trailblazing women who've shattered glass ceilings and continue working to dismantle inequalities.Together, we can create a more equitable future where every woman thrives. New North Carolina Project seeks to lift all women, but particularly those who’ve faced significant challenges on their journey. Continue celebrating with us.

CEO, New North Carolina Project

Have you ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Many in our community share that concern; however, there's a strong interest in learning more about politics. To address this, we're launching a series of open forums on local issues, giving everyone a chance to be heard and feel included in shaping our future.

North Carolina is comprised many diverse groups with several legitimate concerns such as: language barriers, work schedules, financial disparities and other accessibility issues.

All of these are key when factoring in valuable ways to engage our community through events that foster growth opportunities’ such as:

✔️ Educational Workshops: break down the political process, explain how different branches of government work, the role of local, state, and federal officials, and how policies are made and enacted

✔️ Panel Discussions: with local politicians, activists, and scholars who can discuss current political issues and answer questions from community members.

✔️ Open Forums: Regularly scheduled where community members can speak about the issues, they care about can be empowering and encourage active participation.

The more inclusive our efforts, the broader the reach and impact to keep building momentum. With this focus we can see a rise in informed and enthusiastic voters ready to make their voices heard!

Our CEO, Dr. Aimy Steele was a part of an HBO Original documentary South To Black Power, a This Machine production, directed by Peabody Sam Pollard (HBO’s Hostages, Black Art: In the Absence of Light) and Llewellyn M. Smith (Poisoned Water). 

We invite you to view the Trailer here and to watch the film on HBO Max. 

Our amazing team is the heart of our organization. Their skills and experience; their outstanding character; and their devotion to helping our BIPOC communities flourish make them more than exceptional. We need good people to do good work, and our team members are people with good hearts and a drive for excellence. We are proud to have such a great team and we’re excited for you to get to know them. 

Nia is a Charlotte, North Carolina native and a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She graduated with an Advertising and Public Relations degree from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media. 

Through her undergraduate studies, she had the opportunity to build and share her knowledge in Digital and Social Media, UX Design, Advertising, and SEO Optimization and even got to take her skills abroad through an International Sports Management study abroad fellowship in London, England. Through roles such as Digital Media Intern, Social Media Manager, Publicity Chair, and more, Nia has had the experience of sharing her knowledge with local clients and businesses since 2017. 

Nia is dedicated to using her experience to support organizations in delivering their best online brand messaging and presence through the digital channels they operate. She has made it her mission to work with like-minded individuals who use their skills and education for the betterment of organizations in their communities.

Nia is currently a UX Design student and continues to build her design skills through her own design company, NP Productions, and as a UX Designer and Consultant for two tech startups.

Thursday

ARK Family Night

Come enjoy a FREE catered meal and learn the tools to build generational wealth & save with renewable energy solutions.

Saturday

"South to Black Power" Documentary
Community Watch Event

Join us for an exciting community event at
Union Baptist Church, North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC. Registration link:
durhams2bpcommunitywatch.eventbrite.com

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