Group plans to spotlight NC farmworker deaths
An advocacy group is using the traditional Mexican holiday known as the Day of the Dead to bring attention to the deaths of migrant farmworkers in North Carolina.
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Raleigh puts brakes on Lake Johnson nature center
The city has backed away from plans to build a nature center on the eastern side of Lake Johnson after an advocacy group complained the facility would disturb the lake’s natural setting.
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Gay man to head NC council of Christian churches
Gay man to head NC council of Christian churches — Mon Dec 27 18:25:11 UTC 2010 The North Carolina Council of Churches, a social justice advocacy group that unites denominations and congregations, has become the first organization of its kind in the South to elect an openly gay person as its president. about: Advocacy group News North Carolina Council of Churches president Social Issues at: North Carolina Council of Churches
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NC disabled fight for rights on 20th anniversary of ADA
Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The disabled around the nation are celebrating advancements in equality and justice, but a North Carolina Advocacy Group for the disabled is championing for the basic needs of it’s clients.
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NC Latino advocacy group cuts back as funds shrink
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – A North Carolina Latino advocacy group is cutting back after its budget was slashed by 30 percent. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that El Pueblo Inc.’s funding has dropped from $1.3 million last year to about $1 million, because of the recession.
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NC counties experience high poverty levels (WNCT Greenville)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – A report released by an advocacy group shows 18 out of North Carolina’s 100 counties have poverty levels above 20 percent.
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18 NC counties experience high poverty levels (Rocky Mount Telegram)
RALEIGH, N.C. — A report released by an advocacy group shows 18 out of North Carolina’s 100 counties have poverty levels above 20 percent.
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18 NC counties experience high poverty levels (Rocky Mount Telegram)
