People’s Power Lab has a mission to build the power of Black, Brown, and Muslim working-class community members in our base. We represent many Rohingya, Afghan, Syrian, Somali, Congolese and and other refugees in the Triangle area of North Carolina. In addition, we represent many working class African Americans in the Triangle and Rocky Mount. […]
Advancing Education Justice in Triangle, North Carolina Read More »
North Carolina public schools are facing multiple crises. NC General Assembly’s reactionary policy privatizing education through vouchers for charter schools is increasingly bankrupting the public schools. A significant number of Black, Brown, and working class students, who make up more than 50% of public school population (source: NC Newsline, February 24, 2022), attend deteriorated public
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My name is Afsa Kevine Kimbi. Here is the story of my life. My story before I moved to the USA I was born in a small city called Bujumbura. It is located in Burundi, East Africa. I lived in a refugee camp called Kavumu with my whole family: my mother, father, my big brother,
The Story of My Life, by Afsa Kimbi Read More »
Approximately 13% North Carolinians live in poverty, according to 2023 US Census Bureau statistics (source). However, the proportion of Black (18.7%), Hispanic/Latino (20.7%), and American Indian (22.4%) populations living in poverty is much higher. A significant number of immigrants and refugees also face persistent poverty. The US Census Bureau reveals that approximately 1/3rd of all
Empowering Refugees and Low-Income Community Members in North Carolina Read More »
Did you know, people in many states, including North Carolina, will cast a vote during Super Tuesday primary elections. While people throughout the country are transfixed on the contentious presidential election, many local and state races are often overlooked. People’s Power Lab is sharing background information of various candidates and third-party endorsements by different publications
Please Vote in the 2024 Primary Election / Super Tuesday in North Carolina Read More »
2024 will be a critical presidential election. Many people will be mobilized to supporting either of the candidate or opposing both candidates. However, people can exercise much more influence at the city council where people can demand action on critical areas including affordable housing, livable wages for city workers, mental health support by launching non-police
Exercising People’s Power at Triangle City Councils Read More »
Pakistan’s minority religious community members are victims of extreme violence. One of the worst violence is meted to Christians in Punjab and other parts. According to the 2017 census,2.6 million Christian community members live in Pakistan, comprising 1.27% of the population. One tool called anti-blasphemy law is frequently used against minority community members often to
Organzining for Peaceful Coexistence in Pakistan Read More »
Did you know, North Carolina will hold local elections for many municipalities this October and November? Voters in many cities in North Carolina will vote for city council members who will make decisions on such important topics as affordable housing, efficient transportation, public safety, living wages for city employees, funding for parks/libraries, and other topics.
November 17 Municipal Elections in North Carolina Read More »
Friends, please get out to vote in municipal elections today (October 10, 2023) in Durham (primary election) and Cary, North Carolina. There will be important issues at stake. Durham residents will decide on the future direction of the city on issues ranging from affordable housing, future of rezoning plan – SCAD, diversion of resources from
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Naeema Muhammad is a veteran social justice organizer based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Sister Naeema is the founding member of North Carolina-based Black Workers for Justice (BWFJ), an organization dedicated to building Black working-class movement for racial, economic, and other forms of justice. Since 2001, Sister Naeema has been a community organizer for the
A Profile in Courage – Naeema Muhammad Read More »
