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🇺🇲 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPORT 🇺🇲TED ALEXANDER for North Carolina SenateThe Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina ...
10/11/2026

🇺🇲 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPORT 🇺🇲

TED ALEXANDER for North Carolina Senate

The Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina is proud to support one of our own, FDFNC member Senator Ted Alexander, for re-election to the North Carolina Senate.

As a member of our foundation, Senator Alexander shares our commitment to the principles Frederick Douglass championed: liberty, faith, personal responsibility, and the belief that self-government depends on leaders of character who serve their neighbors faithfully. We have seen him live out those values among us, and he has carried them into his work in Raleigh with integrity.

A record of proven leadership. Senator Alexander has represented District 44 since 2019. Before that, he served as Mayor of Shelby from 2003 to 2011. He does not need on-the-job training. He has spent his career learning what makes local communities work and fighting to keep them strong.

A builder of communities. Long before he entered the Senate, Ted Alexander was revitalizing downtowns through Main Street programs in Shelby and in Virginia. He understands that thriving towns are built one storefront, one family, and one job at a time. That same commitment to economic and community development guides his work in Raleigh today.

Trusted with real responsibility. His colleagues have recognized his steady judgment. He chairs the Senate committees on General Government and Information Technology Appropriations, State and Local Government, and Pensions, Retirement and Aging. In those roles, he looks after the taxpayer's dollar, the retirees who served our state, and the local governments closest to the people.

A defender of safe communities. Senator Alexander has made public safety a priority. He backs our law enforcement officers and fights to stop s*x trafficking. He knows that no community can flourish unless families feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods.

Senator Alexander is a principled conservative who has never forgotten where he came from or whom he serves. The people of District 44 have trusted him before, and he has earned that trust again. The Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina stands behind our fellow member and encourages our members, partners, and neighbors in District 44 to join us in re-electing Senator Ted Alexander this November.

🇺🇲 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPORT 🇺🇲JENNIFER PAYLOR for Franklin County School BoardThe Frederick Douglass Foundation of North ...
10/08/2026

🇺🇲 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPORT 🇺🇲

JENNIFER PAYLOR for Franklin County School Board

The Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina is proud to support one of our own, FDFNC member Jennifer Paylor, for the Franklin County Board of Education.

Frederick Douglass understood that education is the path to freedom. He taught himself to read against every obstacle because he knew that knowledge opens doors no one can close. As a member of our foundation, Jennifer shares that conviction. She believes every child in Franklin County deserves schools that equip them to think, to achieve, and to build a future of their own choosing.

Proven leadership. Jennifer brings more than 23 years of experience as a leadership advisor with a global organization. She has worked in education, leadership development, and talent strategy. She knows how to set clear goals, develop people, and hold systems accountable for results. Those are exactly the skills a school board needs.

Jennifer Paylor will be a thoughtful, principled voice for students, parents, teachers, and taxpayers alike. The Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina stands behind our fellow member and encourages supporting Jennifer Paylor for the Board of Education this November.

The Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina is proud to support one of our own, FDFNC member Shirley Johnson, fo...
10/06/2026

The Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina is proud to support one of our own, FDFNC member Shirley Johnson, for the North Carolina Senate.

As a member of our foundation, Shirley shares our commitment to the principles Frederick Douglass championed: liberty, faith, personal responsibility, and the belief that every person deserves a voice. We have watched her live out those values among us, and we are confident she will carry them to Raleigh. Her campaign slogan, "One Voice, Community. A Stronger North Carolina," is more than a phrase. It describes how she has lived and worked. Shirley does not see Wake County as a collection of separate interests competing for attention. She sees one community: families, faith congregations, small business owners, seniors, young professionals, and newcomers, all sharing a future and all deserving a voice in Raleigh.

One Voice. Shirley's career has been about speaking up for people who are too often unheard. As executive director of a child advocacy center, she stood with children and families during their most painful moments, working alongside law enforcement, social workers, medical professionals, and prosecutors. That kind of work teaches you to listen and to bring people together around a common purpose. Her years of legislative experience in appropriations, press, and constituent outreach taught her how government works and how it should answer to the people it serves.

A Stronger North Carolina. Shirley's priorities reflect what families across this district tell us they want: safe neighborhoods, a real voice for parents in their children's education, school choice, and a government that respects every taxpayer dollar. She supports tougher penalties for violent crime, human trafficking, and child exploitation. These are not partisan concerns. They are community concerns, and Shirley will carry them with conviction.

District 17 voters showed their confidence in Shirley in the primary, and we are confident she will earn the trust of the whole district this November. The Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina stands behind our fellow member and encourages our members, partners, and neighbors to join us in supporting Shirley Johnson for the North Carolina Senate.

✨ TESTIMONY TUESDAY ✨A Visit to Hillsdale CollegeWe are grateful for the opportunity for members of the Frederick Dougla...
10/06/2026

✨ TESTIMONY TUESDAY ✨

A Visit to Hillsdale College

We are grateful for the opportunity for members of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina leadership to recently visit Hillsdale College and experience firsthand what makes this institution so unique.

Founded in 1844, Hillsdale is an independent Christian liberal arts college with a longstanding commitment to educating students in the liberal arts while developing both the mind and character. Its founding mission emphasizes the importance of education in preserving civil and religious liberty.

During our visit, our leadership had the opportunity to walk the beautiful campus grounds, attend lectures, spend time learning about the college experience, and gain a deeper understanding of the education Hillsdale provides.

As a proud Hillsdale College Ambassador, we are excited about our partnership and the opportunities it can provide for students seeking a strong foundation for higher education.

We are proud to partner with Hillsdale College and look forward to continuing this relationship as we work to **educate, empower, and open doors of opportunity for the next generation.**

"Education means emancipation." ~ Frederick Douglass

Faith. Freedom. Opportunity. 🇺🇸

Statement of Support for Laurie Buckhout, FDFNC member and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District candidateWe are p...
10/05/2026

Statement of Support for Laurie Buckhout, FDFNC member and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District candidate

We are proud to support Laurie Buckhout for Congress in North Carolina's First District.

Laurie is a fellow member of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina. Like that organization's namesake, she believes that liberty, faith, and personal responsibility are the foundation of a free and flourishing people. As a retired Army Colonel and decorated combat veteran, she has already shown what service looks like. Now she is ready to bring that same mission-first discipline to Washington on behalf of Eastern North Carolina.

She will preserve traditional values. Laurie understands that the principles that built our communities—faith, hard work, and respect for one another—are not relics to be discarded. They are a heritage to be protected and passed on. She will stand firm for those values when it counts.

She will lift up strong, nuclear families. The family is the first school, the first church, and the first economy any child knows. Laurie believes that when mothers and fathers are supported, children thrive, neighborhoods stabilize, and the burden on government shrinks. Her policies will reflect that conviction.

She will create room for ambitious entrepreneurship. From family farms to Main Street storefronts, Eastern North Carolina runs on people willing to take a risk and build something. Laurie wants to clear the path for them through less red tape, fair taxes, and an economy that rewards initiative rather than punishing it.

The people of the First District deserve a representative who shares their values and will fight for their futures. That representative is Laurie Buckhout. We urge every voter to join us in supporting her this November.

✨ TESTIMONY TUESDAY ✨Today in Louisburg, North Carolina, we witnessed the beginning of something special; a new Black Re...
09/29/2026

✨ TESTIMONY TUESDAY ✨

Today in Louisburg, North Carolina, we witnessed the beginning of something special; a new Black Republican Committee in Franklin County!

It was a privilege to gather with leadership from the Black Republican Committee and the Franklin County GOP for this meet and greet and to witness the foundation being laid for continued engagement and community involvement.

Every movement begins with people willing to step forward, build relationships, and serve. We are grateful to be part of this moment and look forward to seeing what God will continue to build in Franklin County!

Faith. Freedom. Opportunity. 🇺🇸

✨ Salt & Light Conference Recap! ✨What a powerful weekend in Marion, North Carolina, at Nebo Crossing Church for the NC ...
09/28/2026

✨ Salt & Light Conference Recap! ✨

What a powerful weekend in Marion, North Carolina, at Nebo Crossing Church for the NC Faith & Freedom Coalition’s 9th Annual Salt & Light Conference!

We were honored to have members of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina leadership represented with an information table throughout the conference. We had a wonderful flow of visitors, meaningful conversations, opportunities to share our mission, connect with young people and others from across the state, and welcome new members to the Foundation.

We were also blessed to hear from an incredible lineup of guests and speakers, including Kevin Sorbo, Uncle Si Robertson, Scott Jennings, Tom Homan, Enes Kanter Freedom, and many others. The conference provided a meaningful opportunity to learn, fellowship, and engage with people committed to bringing their faith into the public square.

But one of the most special moments of the weekend was seeing Dr. Pearl Burris-Floyd take the stage for a special panel discussion on the importance of justice from a biblical worldview. She captivated the audience with a message grounded in Scripture, truth, and biblical principles. We are incredibly proud and honored that Dr. Pearl represented the Foundation so beautifully on that panel!

All in all, it was a wonderful and successful weekend full of connections, conversations, learning, fellowship, and opportunities to share the mission of the Frederick Douglass Foundation!

We are grateful to the NC Faith & Freedom Coalition for their hospitality and for the opportunity to participate, and we look forward to our continued partnership as we work together to equip, educate, and engage communities across North Carolina.

Faith. Freedom. Opportunity. 🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who came, and a special thank you to our sponsors, Hillsdale College and The Frederick Douglass Fo...
09/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came, and a special thank you to our sponsors, Hillsdale College and The Frederick Douglass Foundation of NC, for making this event possible.

Families and high school students joined us for an honest look at how admissions decisions are made. We covered the vocabulary that trips so many people up, from early action to holistic review and everything in between. We also talked about what students should focus on during each of their four years of high school to give themselves the best chance of getting into their dream school.

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