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10/10/2026

You know judges are on your ballot. But do you know what they’re actually deciding? ⚖️

👉 Swipe to learn what the Court of Appeals reviews, what its judges can decide, and how their rulings can shape the way North Carolina law is interpreted and applied across the state.

In 2026, three Court of Appeals seats are on the ballot. Keep following along as we work our way down the ballot and break down the offices, courts, and questions you’ll be asked to vote on. Because knowing the top of the ticket is only the beginning. 🗳️

10/08/2026

Transportation shouldn’t be what keeps you from making your voice heard, and this election season, Lyft and Lime are helping make getting to the polls a little easier.

🚗 LYFT | CODE: VOTE26
Election Day, November 3, use code VOTE26 for 50% off one eligible ride to the polls, up to $10 off. The code is valid from 5 AM–10 PM local time and should be preloaded in the Lyft app ahead of Election Day.

🛴 LIME | CODE: HEADCOUNT
From October 24–November 3, use code HEADCOUNT in the Lime app for two FREE 30-minute rides, so you've got a ride there and a ride back. Available wherever eligible Lime bikes or scooters are operating.

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Whether you're driving, riding, scooting, walking, carpooling, or turning voting into a whole friend-group outing, make a plan that works for you.

Your voice. Your vote. Your power.

10/06/2026

September was BUSY in the very best way. 🧡💛💙 From new leadership and new connections to history, civic engagement, and community building, we spent the month learning, organizing, traveling, gathering, and getting ready for what comes next.

✨ We welcomed Christina as Chair of our Board of Directors while celebrating Cassandra and thanking her for eight years of service to FCSJ.

🤝 We joined The Common Good Tour for conversations about dignity, civic responsibility, and building stronger communities across our differences.

🏘️ We recruited Mecklenburg County residents for Neighbors Lead, our partnership with Protect Democracy and For the Struggle developing local Civic Captains.

🏳️‍🌈 We headed west for the Blue Ridge CONVERGE Leadership Conference, connecting with LGBTQ+ leaders and community builders from across Western NC.

🚌 We saw our Charlotte community members go to Montgomery, exploring Civil Rights history and reflecting on what it asks of us today.

🗳️ And we joined the launch of 100 Days, 1,000 Marches to the Polls, a national, nonpartisan effort centered on civic participation and voting.

Different rooms. Different communities. Different pieces of the work. All connected.

And these photos are only part of the story. So much of our work never makes it to the camera roll. It happens in meetings, phone calls, planning sessions, partner conversations, resource connections, advocacy, and the quiet work that keeps everything else moving. There may not always be a photo to post, but the work is always happening. 💜

Now it’s October, and election season is officially here. We’ve got plenty more ahead. 👀🗳️

10/03/2026

Next up on Know Your Ballot: we’re heading to court. ⚖️🗳️

You’ll see several judicial races on Mecklenburg County ballots this year, so we’re starting at the top with the North Carolina Supreme Court, the highest court in our state. In 2026, one N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice seat is on the ballot.

The N.C. Supreme Court doesn’t write laws or hold new trials. Its seven justices decide questions of law in cases that reach the Court on appeal, including questions involving North Carolina law and the state constitution. On matters of state law, it is the final court in North Carolina.

And its decisions can reach far beyond the people involved in a single case. How the Court interprets state law can shape how that law is understood and applied in courts across North Carolina.

👉 Swipe through to learn what the N.C. Supreme Court does, what happens when a case reaches it, and how its decisions can affect people across the state.

Because when a judicial race appears on your ballot, it helps to know what you're actually electing someone to do.

10/01/2026

Next stop on your ballot: the U.S. House of Representatives. 🗳️🏛️

You’ve probably heard plenty about “Congress,” but what does your U.S. Representative actually do?

Representatives serve specific congressional districts for two-year terms. They introduce and vote on federal legislation, serve on committees, participate in oversight, and represent the people of their district in the federal government. Their offices also provide constituent services, including helping residents navigate issues with federal agencies.

And here in Mecklenburg County, there isn’t one single U.S. House race for everyone. The county includes portions of Congressional Districts 8, 12, and 14, so which race appears on your ballot depends on where you live.

👉 Swipe through for the quick breakdown of what Representatives do in Washington and what their offices can do back home.

Because knowing the names on your ballot is important. Knowing what you’re electing them to do is even better.

09/29/2026

You know who you’re voting for. But do you know what you’re voting for? 🗳️

Election season is here! We’re kicking off our new Clack the Vote: Know Your Ballot series by breaking down the offices Mecklenburg County voters will see on their ballots, starting with the U.S. Senate.

👉 Swipe to learn what a U.S. Senator actually does, what powers come with the job, and where the Senate fits into our government.

Then keep following along as we work our way down the ballot, from Congress and the N.C. General Assembly to judges, county commissioners, sheriff, and some of those offices you may have seen on a ballot and thought, “Wait... what do they do?” 👀

09/18/2026

We have some exciting news to share! 💜

Please join us in celebrating Christina Adeleke as the new Chair of the Freedom Center for Social Justice’s Board of Directors!

Christina has been part of the FCSJ community and understands both the work we do and why it matters. We’re incredibly excited to have her stepping into this role and helping guide the next chapter of the Freedom Center.

As we celebrate Christina, we’re also sending a huge thank you to our outgoing Board Chair, Cassandra Grant, for the time, care, guidance, and leadership she has given FCSJ. We’re grateful for the foundation she helped build and all she has contributed along the way. 💐

New chapter, same commitment to community and justice.

Welcome, Chair Adeleke! ✨

09/16/2026

We have always been here. And our stories belong in the story. 💜

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the Hispanic and Latine people who have shaped our communities through culture, creativity, labor, leadership, organizing, family, faith, joy, and resistance.

Celebrating heritage also means standing with the people who carry it. It means honoring where we’ve been while continuing to work toward communities where every one of us can live with dignity, safety, opportunity, and belonging.

Here’s to the stories we inherited, the ones we’re living, and the ones still being written. ✨

Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Porque estamos orgullosos de todas las partes de quienes somos 💙

09/12/2026

To our friends, neighbors, partners, and community members celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Shana Tova! 🍎🍯

As a new year begins, we’re wishing you a season of reflection, renewal, connection, and sweetness, and a year ahead filled with hope and possibility.

May we all continue finding ways to care for one another, strengthen our communities, and help build a more just world together.

Shana Tova U’Metuka. May you have a good and sweet new year. 💜

09/11/2026

☕ 🎃 🐕 👯 🎧 🛍️

Pick an emoji and follow the line to find your early voting plan! 👀🗳️

Early voting doesn’t have to be a whole production. Grab a PSL, bring the group chat, make it part of your Saturday errands, or turn Halloween into voting day. However you do it, the best voting plan is one you’ll actually follow.

📅 Early Voting: October 15–31

So… which emoji are you picking?

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