FROM RED,WINE & BLUE :

In a world increasingly dominated by strongman politics, Jacinda Ardern offers a different type of leadership. As Prime Minister of New Zealand, she showed the world what it looks like to lead with empathy and compassion while delivering real change. Under her leadership, her country saw swift action on gun reform after a tragic mass shooting and she led the most effective pandemic response in the world.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jacinda Ardern about what it means to be an “anti-strongman” leader in today’s political landscape. We’ll explore how she brought people together during moments of crisis, why empathy is a strength, and why we need more women in power.

Meeting of the governing committee of the NC Democratic Party.

Only elected State Executive Committee Members may participate in the business of the day.

Join us for an engaging look at America's founding principles. If you need a copy of the US Constitution you can stop by the JCDP Smithfield Office and pick up a free pocket version. (Call first as we are staffed by volunteers, and have a limited quantity of pocket Constitutions, JCDP-S, 919-938-8190) Click here to RSVP.

FROM RED,WINE & BLUE NC:

Want a better understanding of what’s happening with immigration enforcement right now and how you can help protect families in your community? Taking action at the local level has never been more important! Our immigrant neighbors are a vital part of our communities and they deserve to feel safe, supported, and welcome. Join us to hear from Mayra Casas Jackson of the Immigrant & Refugee Law Center as we discuss immigration basics, the rights of immigrants, and how you can offer real support.

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Joining AAC-JCDP & JCDP in celebrating the memory of Smithfield Councilman Marlon Lee. To donate to this event, click here.

Join NC Democrats and the African American Caucus for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration at our historic headquarters in downtown Raleigh!

Featuring special guest Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett (former Miss Johnston County 2024), we'll also be joined by our esteemed leaders House Democratic Leader Robert Reives II and Justice Allison Riggs along with DJ Brian Dawson, and spoken artist Dasan Ahanu.

Get ready for lively conversations, uplifting music, and a beautiful celebration as we honor and remember those who fought for equality and justice, while looking toward a brighter future for our party and our country.

Enjoy food from Ole’ NC BBQ: Pork BBQ, Chicken, Cole Slaw, Mac-n-Cheese, Beans, Collards, Red Drink, and Red Velvet Cake.

It's time to reconnect, reset, and rebuild together! Let’s make this celebration unforgettable!

This event is co-hosted with the North Carolina Democratic Party African-American Caucus.

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From Democracy NC

Democracy NC invites you to a powerful statewide advocates call rooted in truth, resilience, and community.

Black Women Speak!

Please join us for our second Statewide Advocates Call of 2025, where Black women leaders will speak truth to power and guide us through an impactful conversation on justice, resistance, and collective action. Click the image above or here to RSVP!

To learn more about Democracy NC click here.

NO MEETINGS FOR JUNE & JULY

We welcome new members and guests. Please contact AAC-JCDP President Priscilla Rice, PhD at aacjcdp.chair@gmail.com or AAC-JCDP Secretary Angelique Legette at aacjcdp.sec@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link and be added to the e-list of the AAC-JCDP.

FROM RED,WINE & BLUE NC:

Calling all NC Troublemakers! It’s time to show up in large numbers at the NC General Assembly to talk face-to-face with our legislators. They need to hear directly from us that we won’t stand for book banning, discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, and attempts to erase Black and other marginalized communities in our state, nor take away our voting rights. No matter where you live, get your squad together and join us in Raleigh for our Lobby Day. We’ll have a banned book Read-In outside the Legislative building and attend scheduled meetings with our legislators. If this will be your first Lobby Day, no worries! We’ll have a virtual training session prior to Lobby Day and will pair newbies with seasoned lobby goers. RWB members have always got each other! TroubleNation groups & partner orgs are welcome to table at the event. Click the link to let us know you will be coming! Click here to RSVP!

Monthly Meeting

Want to Join SDJC? Dues are $20 per member.  To Renew or Join Please Click this link to pay securely online.

Please come out to hear our Guest Speaker -Craig Barnhart, a Master Gardener, to fill us in on various gardening programs serving the public and for your own garden.

Come Early for Social Hour, Bring your lunch! 12 pm to 1 pm. Program starts at 1pm.

Please plan to join us for this meeting!  We look forward to seeing you there!

SDJC always meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.

On Saturday, June 14, Donald Trump is rolling tanks through Washington, D.C. to celebrate his birthday — a grotesque spectacle of militarized ego.

We recognize the moment we’re in.
This is not business as usual, and we will not look away.

Join us at the Capitol Building from 4:00–5:30p for a rally and protest to reject this dangerous, undemocratic display — and to stand up for what America is truly meant to be.

This is a peaceful gathering — an act of collective defiance grounded in justice, democracy, and solidarity.

We stand with our immigrant neighbors.
We reject military occupation of civilian life.
We refuse to accept the normalization of dictatorship — even when it’s draped in a flag and handed a birthday cake.

Bring your voice. Bring a sign. Bring your courage. Bring a friend.

No kings. Not ever.

This June 14th, stand with Indivisible Johnston County at the Clayton Town Square for No Kings Day—a nonpartisan, peaceful rally in defense of the American principles we all hold dear: democracy, accountability, and the rule of law.

To connect with Indivisible Johnston County. Click here.

To learn more on No Kings. Click here.

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This event had been set for the NC State Capitol downtown. Please note the protest location is now along Capital Blvd.

This June 14th, stand with us on Capital Blvd for No Kings Day—a nonpartisan, peaceful rally in defense of the American principles we all hold dear: democracy, accountability, and the rule of law.

To learn more on No Kings. Click here.

Calling all Johnston County Democrats! Join us to knock doors and talk with your neighbors about NC Republican judges' record of putting politics before the law. No experience necessary! We'll provide on-site training. Click here to sign up!

Join the North Carolina Democrats for an evening reception celebrating our LGBTQ+ community, honoring the contributions of LGBTQ+ Democrats, and committing ourselves to the pursuit of a society where everyone can love openly and be themselves freely.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE

or

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM

Senate Bill 50, misleadingly titled “Freedom to Carry NC”, would allow anyone 18 or older to carry a concealed weapon in North Carolina without a permit, training, or background check.

Let that sink in.

This dangerous bill is expected to be called for a full vote on June 11th. We’re packing the gallery at the North Carolina General Assembly to send one clear message: North Carolinians reject permit-less concealed carry.

Read more about the bill here.

This bill would put more guns in more places with fewer safeguards. It puts our communities, our kids, and our future at risk.

Be there on June 11th. Bring your voice. Let them know we’re watching.

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From the ACLU:

Before you hit the streets- join our know your rights training on June 10th at 7 PM ET.

On June 14th, while President Trump's military parade takes place in the capitol, communities across the country will mobilize en masse for the No Kings national day of action- standing in bold defiance of any attacks on our rights. 

This moment builds on the energy of Hands Off! and May Day mobilizations, uniting people in every corner of the country- rural and urban, red states and blue, and everything in between. 

Together, we'll send a powerful message: We reject authoritarianism and we will not stand by as our freedoms are eroded. The power of the people is- and always will be stronger than the people in power. 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR JUNE 10th KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

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FROM CNN:

CNN will exclusively televise actor George Clooney’s record-breaking Broadway show “Good Night, and Good Luck,” on Saturday, June 7.

The limited-run play’s penultimate performance from the Winter Garden Theatre in New York will air live on CNN and CNN International and stream on CNN.com at 7 p.m. ET.

“This announcement marks a historic Broadway first: never before has a live play ever been televised,”

The show is an adaptation of the 2005 movie Clooney directed of the same name and is based on veteran journalist Edward R. Murrow’s work and tension with Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare of the 1950s.

The play, which debuted in March, swiftly shattered weekly records, becoming the highest-grossing play in Broadway history.

Check back for details for Raleigh area/NC locations for this national event.

More details about 50501 plans for June 6th will be coming. Check back here or go to https://www.50501nc.com/ or check out 50501NC on Facebook. To learn more about 50501Vets click the image:

To Learn More About 50501 and coming events nearby and across the state and country,

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In this session, join us for a closer look at the NC General Assembly. We will focus on tracking and advocating for and against current bills in this cycle. We will also hear from NCGA representatives, Senator Natalie Murdock and House Representative Julie von Haefen, both of whom will share their experience and provide tips on how we can advocate more effectively.

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Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at rotating locations. Please check back for this month’s location

Anyone is welcome to attend our meeting but eligible members with full voting privileges in chapter affairs are registered Democrats between the ages of 16-35 in Johnston County.

If you have questions or need help finding our group, call or text our President for help: (816) 905-2491. If you'd like to join us virtually, email us directly at youngdemsjc@gmail.com and adrianbrakeley@gmail.com and we'll send you the Zoom link.

Thanks and see you there,

Young Democrats of Johnston County Adrian Brakeley, President

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Join us for the May edition of The Queen’s Table Brunch Series — an intentional gathering EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN, rooted in connection, culture, and community care.

This free monthly event is inspired by the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba), creating a sacred space for meaningful dialogue, leadership development, and collective healing among women.

This month, we center Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility by focusing on the vital topic of Black Women’s Mental Health.

We’re honored to welcome Reverend Yolanda Murphy — local author, healthcare advocate, and the powerful voice behind Still Standing: Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Sickness. Reverend Murphy will offer reflections from her personal and professional journey, sparking an open, honest dialogue on how we care for ourselves, each other, and our communities in the face of mental health challenges.

✨ What You Can Expect: • Open, heart-centered conversation on mental wellness, grief, and healing specifically for Black women • Tools for integrating self and community care into your daily life • Information on local mental health resources and support networks • A political lens on mental health equity and access to care • Calls to action including voter registration, mental health advocacy, and supporting Black-led healing initiatives

💐 This is a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR WOMEN.. We invite you to show up in your tea attire as we gather in beauty, strength, and solidarity.

The family kindly asks attendees to bring red helium-filled balloons to release in his honor.

On Sunday, May 25th, our community, county, state and country lost unexpectedly Smithfield Town Councilman and longtime Clayton High School girls basketball coach Marlon Lee . A bold voice, a fiercely dedicated and caring public servant, and a quintessential citizen whose example will live on within those so blessed to know Councilman Lee.

 From Councilman Lee’s personal social media. With NC Democratic Party State Chair Anderson Clayton at the NCDP Judicial Campaign Launch at JCDP-S on May 21st.

Lee, Harnett, Wake, Johnston, Franklin, Granville, Person and Caswell Democrats meet for the 13th Congressional District Convention in person with a hybrid option.  

Business will start at 10 am and conclude at 1pm.

Contact JCDP Chair Sharon Castleberry for more info at scastleberry@jcdp.org