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.

Click here to RSVP!

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

It’s all hands on deck to take back our courts for democracy!

In 2026, we must re-elect our champions for justice and democracy, running statewide:

Justice Anita Earls (NC Supreme Court)

Judge John Arrowood (NC Court of Appeals)

Judge Toby Hampson (NC Court of Appeals)

Help us launch their re-election campaigns in style in Johnston County with Justice Allison Riggs and NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton.

Join us as one of 30 parties happening simultaneously across the state, linked together for one big Zoom to hear from our special guests.

Our very own District Court Judge Craig James, will join us in person!

If you can bring a small dish, dessert, snack, or beverage to share, that would be fine but is not required.

Join the AAC-JCDP for a Zoom meeting, 6pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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.

Join Chair Anderson Clayton and the North Carolina Democrats for the long overdue 2024 victory party we deserve!

After the 2024 election, North Carolina Democrats had to keep going. We didn't get the closure or the celebration we deserved - so come on down to Raleigh and let's do it up right.

THE EVENT IS FREE BUT YOU WILL NEED A TICKET, GET YOUR TICKET HERE . DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED.

Cardinal & Pine Presents Voices for Veterans Supporting North Carolina’s Veterans and Military Families

Cardinal & Pine invites you to join them at Studio 215 in Fayetteville on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30pm or LIVESTREAM for an evening of straightforward conversations about the real issues veterans are facing today. You’ll hear from fellow veterans, advocates and policy experts about how recent changes under the Trump administration are impacting benefits and care, as well as how to access resources available to help you and your family navigate the system.
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, and connect with organizations that can offer direct support.

Registration is FREE and includes a reception with food and beverages following the program. Click the image above or here to let Cardinal & Pine know you are coming or that you want to LIVESTREAM. Regardless you will need a ticket. Recording provided to all who register.

To learn more about and up for sign for Cardinal & Pine, News You Can Use, Click here or image below.

Have you wondered why your members of congress are hiding from you instead of facing the harm of the GOP-agenda head-on? It's because their agenda is unpopular and they don't wanna face the noise.

Join NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls, Chair of the North Carolina Democrats Anderson Clayton, and DNC Vice Chair Reyna Walters-Morgan to talk about the real issues facing North Carolina. If our own representatives won't fight for us, Democrats will.

YOU MUST RSVP IN ORDER TO ATTEND, CLICK HERE or the image below.

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 -Ronald Penny, the former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Revenue and longtime N Clayton 1 Precinct Committee member. His perspectives on governmental issues past and present should be quite interesting!

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.

Latinos Activate JOCO invites the public to the 9th Annual JOCO Latino Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and community engagement. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 1:00pm. to 6:00pm.

To learn more visit Latinos Activate JoCo

Why we RELAY:

JoCo Democrats have participated in RELAY FOR LIFE as Team 33, Johnston County Democrats, for 21 years.  We raise money to assist the American Cancer Society (ACS) in its efforts to eradicate cancer here locally and nationally.  There is no doubt, each of our families have been touched in some way by this dreadful disease.  We work together to KICK OUT CANCER!

The event this year is scheduled for SATURDAY, May 17, 2025, Smithfield Selma Senior High School at 700 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway in Smithfield, 1PM until 9PM.  

Please come out to the football field / track and visit our JCDP team. Sit with us, walk a lap, talk with old friends, meet new friends AND help us fundraise to beat cancer.  

Anyone can make donations on line - Relay for Life Johnston County - Team 33  or alert Cathy to be on the lookout for a check or cash at the Smithfield office OR BRING THE CHECK TO RELAY!

This year, due to Team #33 Captain Cathy McCormick’s (919-609-6774) family commitments, our presence at Relay will be small - bring your chair and look for me near our usual spot to the left of the bleachers!   We will pow wow   and enjoy the food trucks and views of the luminaries.

RFL of JoCo Day of Event Agenda Overview

9am Teams arrive to set up campsites or spots

1pm Opening Ceremony with Survivor Lap followed by Survivor VIP Brunch

2pm - 6pm Fun Zone Purchase $10 Armband for activities

2pm - 7pm Entertainment on stage and Competition games on the field

1pm - 5pm Antiques Car & Tractors Display in Parking Lot

4pm - 9pm Food Trucks in Parking Lot

7:30pm Luminaria Ceremony

8:30pm Closing Ceremony

9pm Event Ends

THEME LAPS

● 80’s Lap: Put on your 80’s attire

● Crazy Hat Lap: Customize your hat with flair, feathers, or whatever you can find! The craziest hat wins a PRIZE!

● 80’s Music BINGO Lap…Yes, there will be PRIZES!

● College Pride Lap: Show your spirit and wear your favorite college’s attire

● Picket Lap: Make a Picket sign ‘AGAINST CANCER’ and join us as we FIGHT BACK against cancer! The Best sign wins a PRIZE!

Every donation is needed. Please help us against this fight against cancer!

Click here to donate:

Team #033 Johnston County Democrats

The Friends of Johnston County Parks (a non-profit group) is hosting their first Neuse River Cleanup in honor of National River Cleanup Day.  The event is a coordinated effort, taking place in Clayton, and scheduled for Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

To participate, here is the registration link.

To learn more about Friends of Johnston County Parks, click this link.

Plan to Pack the Gallery with the Democratic Women of North Carolina : Show Your Presence at the NCGA by wearing BLUE.

We will pack the gallery of the North Carolina General Assembly. Let’s show our legislators that their constituents are engaged, informed, and ready to hold them accountable.

This is our opportunity to send a strong message: We’re watching. We care. And we expect action on the issues that matter most to North Carolinians.

Let’s fill every seat in the gallery and remind our elected officials who they serve!

Time may change, depending on the call of the general assembly, a more specific time will be shared the day before. Check back for the RSVP link.

Attend the certification of NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs, click here or image below:

More than six months ago, Justice Allison Riggs won re-election to her Supreme Court seat. Now, after millions of dollars spent, thousands of volunteer hours, and more than 68,000 voters’ ballots put at risk of being thrown out, her victory was affirmed by a Trump-appointed judge in federal court and her opponent finally conceded.

Join us for Justice Riggs’ certification with Justice Anita Earls to celebrate this victory for North Carolina voters and the rule of law.

We’re have a 15 minute Victory Part on Zoom. Click here to sign up or the image below.

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

Click Here to RSVP!

Come out if you can (event “open” hours 10am to 6pm).

We will help sign up folks to volunteer with JCDP, learn more about our affiliated organizations, meet our Democratic candidates, and enjoy live music and crafts. Come join us!

If you can volunteer to help staff the booth, please sign up here. If you are unable to stay for a couple of hours, please stop by and say “hello”. This will be our first festival of the year so let’s get the year started with a bang!

More details to come as information is received.

For tickets in advance call or text 864-337-5448 or click here to purchase online.

Across the country—from fruit fields in California to classrooms in Chicago, from kitchens in Queens to loading docks in Atlanta—working people are rising up. We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness.

May Day 2025 we are standing united. We're organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status. Click here to sign up.

MAY DAY STRONG: To learn more about this national event and see coalition partners, please click here.

Join the North Carolina Democrats as we pack the gallery of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House Republicans have added House Bill 171 — Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI back to the calendar today.

At 1PM NC Democrats will pack the NCGA gallery to show lawmakers that North Carolinians are paying attention — and we will not stand by as they attempt to roll back equity and justice in our institutions

*The times are tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the legislature.

The Progressive House Caucus is having a town hall! Our first town hall will be virtual to allow any concerned constituent, regardless of district, to join us. We hope you’ll RSVP and come to learn more about the General Assembly this session and get answers to your questions. Click the image above or here to register.

To learn more about the NC Progressive House Caucus click here or the image below.