CCUI Hits the Ground Running - Camel City United Indivisible

CCUI Hits the Ground Running!

While the Trump administration is attacking our values at light speed, it’s good to keep in mind that the resistance is also moving fast – with determination, energy, and the public good on our side.

Before the inauguration, Camel City United Indivisible had roughly 100 members. By early May, that number was up to 1,500 and growing daily. What’s more, those new members are loud, proud, and determined to make a difference.

In the past six weeks alone, CCUI has sponsored or co-sponsored three massive protests. We began with the Rally for Economic Justice on April 5th, attended by an estimated 2,000 people. Our second event was the National Day of Action Protest and Food Drive on April 19th. Again, a massive turn out resulting in just under 2,000 pounds of donated food stuffs delivered to Crisis Control Ministry. Our third protest was the May Day Rally and March on May 1st. Yet another outstanding turnout despite the event being held during working hours on a workday.

In addition to the protests, CCUI held an all-day training retreat in March to train new activists and sent members to both School Board and City Council meetings. Our members join other local groups for weekly protests at the Pedestrian bridge, Independent Piedmont Action’s Freedom Fridays at Ted Budd’s Office and the Empty Chair Sen. Budd Town Hall. And we continue to reach out in weekly Community Power-Building Listening Sessions and deep canvassing – really listening to and building relationships with those members of our community who most need our understanding and advocacy.

It’s been a lot of activity. Especially because this is us on training wheels.

We are incredibly grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who make this outreach possible. And the thousands of supporters who show up to protest. We look forward to your continued support. Thanks!