The Movement to End Racism and Islamophobia (MERI) is a network of North Carolina-based organizations. We have a mission to end racism and Islamophobia by building a movement that challenges all forms of oppression. We work with folks and organizations from every background to uplift all marginalized voices. Since we launched this network in early 2015, we have grown to a network of 15 organizations and have organized forums and actions throughout North Carolina.

More information coming soon.

The Serenity Fund provides infrastructural support to the Serenity Hill Retreat and Training Center, a 501c3 nonprofit entity organized for educational and charitable purposes: to provide space for social justice leaders to rest, to connect with others across sectors of the movement, to hone ideas, and to connect with the land. This Center seeks to join with and complement sister endeavors across the region and the Global South.

Visibility Outreach Touch Engage (VOTE), Inc. aims to deliver the country’s founding principle “for the people, by the people” through authentic narratives, or storytelling, and relevant communication channels and methods. We inform, engage, and mobilize new audiences to take action through education, advocacy, and the promotion of trusted messengers, meaningful communication, and dynamic, intentional tactics.

Brighter Future’s approach is grounded in the belief that effective civic and political leadership requires a holistic approach that addresses the needs of emerging leaders. Bridging grassroots community engagement and electoral politics in North Carolina, we believe Brighter Future’s integrated approach will
be a game-changer in challenging and overhauling the old, ineffective top-down approach to building sustained political power.

Brighter Future is working to create a robust leadership pipeline that empowers underrepresented groups to take on leadership roles in North Carolina’s civic and political ecosystem. We are committed to creating a sustainable leadership pipeline that is strategic, reflective, and prioritizes the needs and perspectives of the New American Majority.

Brighter Future’s strategy is to provide a comprehensive set of resources and support to emerging leaders, including but not limited to recruitment, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Brighter Future’s training programs are designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge they need
to be effective in their roles, including organizing, fundraising, storytelling, communication, and leadership
development. Brighter Future also provides a robust mentorship program that connects emerging leaders with experienced leaders.

We will also provide our leaders with ongoing coaching, support, and feedback to help them grow and develop professionally.

The mission and vision of the NCCSLC is to offer funding, support, and resources toward a North Carolina that has:
-increased voice and leadership of Latinx communities in all sectors
-well-resourced and resilient organizations serving, led by, and accountable to Latinx communities
-strong connections and collaboration among Latinx organizations across the state
-vibrant intersectional work among Latinx and other communities
So that there is a healthy, inclusive and strong infrastructure to promote equitable outcomes for all North Carolinians.

The Aflorar Herb Collective is a collective of folk herbalists, herbal enthusiasts, artists, gardeners, and community organizers working to relearn and remember our
traditional ways through herbs, connection to the land, and healing through Chicanx, Latinx, Black and Indigenous traditional practices and values.