Advocating for social justice is essential to creating a more equitable world. For some, this has been a lifelong activity, but for many people, a question looms before them; “Where do I start?”
We hope this site provides a good starting place for those who might be new to social justice and for those looking to create cross-issue connections. It is our attempt at providing a central location for a list of Resources (to learn more) and possible Key Allies (to connect and act) for those in western North Carolina. However, we know there are always changes, and we welcome feedback and ideas to make this Guide better and more complete.
This site started with 14 issues identified through an initial survey conducted among a group of people passionate about social justice back in 2017, but we will consider and are open to including other issues. We are now up to 18 with the addition of “Criminal Justice” in February, 2021 and “Peace” in September, 2021! We hope all people with passions around one or more social justice issues in this part of the state will know about this online guide, and, if they so desire, use it to learn, connect with others of a similar passion, and take action.
A key for having good information can be available through trustworthy sources. This document was initially created as a resource fot a Social Justice e-newsletter created here in WNC. If people have additional sources they believe should be added, please email Ron Katz at ronkatz327@gmail.com.
If you or your organization would like to support the Advocacy Guide financially or assist in other ways, please email Ron Katz.
