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Stay Informed What's Happening in North Carolina Menu Education Health Care Democracy Environment Human Rights Economy Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray: Civil Rights Activist, Poet and Lawyer Mar 18, 2021 In honor of Women’s History Month, Progress NC is highlighting women who have fostered change, encouraged debate and have transformed our state through their contributions to arts, sciences, politics, etc. Durham-based civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, was the first Black person to earn a doctorate in law from Yale Law School, a founder… Read More → Maya Angelou: Award-winning poet and author, civil rights activist Mar 10, 2021 In honor of Women’s History Month, Progress NC is highlighting women who have fostered change, encouraged debate and have transformed our state through their contributions to arts, sciences, politics, etc. A revered North Carolina poet laureate, world-famous author and civil rights champion who made an impact on American culture and society for more than 50… Read More → John Merrick: Prominent Business Leader from Durham Feb 24, 2021 In an effort to celebrate Black History Month, Progress NC is highlighting prominent Black leaders from North Carolina, who have shaped our state through their contributions to arts, sciences, politics, etc. In the early 1900’s, Black-owned businesses in Durham, North Carolina can be traced back to the efforts of two African-American entrepreneurs:Charles Spaulding and John… Read More → Ella Baker: The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement Feb 18, 2021 In an effort to celebrate Black History Month, Progress NC is highlighting prominent Black leaders from North Carolina, who have shaped our state through their contributions to arts, sciences, politics, etc. Ella Baker, known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement”, inspired and guided several leaders, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall,… Read More → Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray: Civil Rights Activist, Poet and Lawyer Mar 18, 2021 Read More → Maya Angelou: Award-winning poet and author, civil rights activist Mar 10, 2021 Read More → John Merrick: Prominent Business Leader from Durham Feb 24, 2021 Read More → Ella Baker: The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement Feb 18, 2021 Read More → What We Do Progress NC raises the visibility of issues that affect the quality of life in our state. We monitor the statewide political landscape and identify extreme legislative actions and other policy changes that could affect your life. We then tell you about them quickly and let you know what you can do about them. What We Believe At Progress NC we are proud of our legacy as a southern state capable of adapting to change and embracing new opportunities. We are also determined to retain our national status as a great place to work, live and raise a family. 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Name * Email address * ZIP Code * Keep Me Up To Date Follow Us On Facebook Progress North Carolina 2 days ago With more than 8 million American households behind on their rent, the CDC has extended the federal eviction moratorium until June 30. "Keeping people in their homes and out of crowded or congregate settings — like homeless shelters — by preventing evictions is a key step in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19." ... See More See Less Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just 2 Days Before Expiration www.npr.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes. View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Progress North Carolina 3 days ago "So much of a person’s brain development happens before they get to kindergarten and through the early years of schooling; and we must continue to expand how we think about the education continuum - for our students, our families, and our state’s workforce and economy". ... See More See Less MARY ANN WOLF: Early childhood education, care and support :: WRAL.com www.wral.com Monday, March 29, 2020 -- According to research released before the pandemic, only half of all N.C. parents were able to access any type of center-based or formal early childhood care. Six months into... View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Progress North Carolina 5 days ago "From both federal and state governments, it will require a sustained effort over several years to root out childhood poverty and to strengthen public schools as ladders of opportunity for young people to climb out of poverty". ... See More See Less Perspective | Cash, and schools, alleviate poverty www.ednc.org The American Rescue Plan gives direct payments and tax credits to middle- and low-income families in what amounts to an assault on poverty. View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Donate Get In Touch! 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