Reciprocity matters! Duke, the largest property owner in Durham with an $11.8 billion endowment, does not pay *any* taxes on *any* of their educational properties. Duke has consistently reaped benefits from our community, without giving back. That’s why in June, D4A members voted to join the Durham Rising coalition. Sign the petition and join us in fighting for: 🟩 Livable Wages 🟩 Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) 🟩 Noncompliance with ICE 🟩 Protection of union rights WE, Durham residents, pay property taxes, work at Duke for minimal pay, watch our public schools be underfunded, and communities get more gentrified everyday. Duke must pay their fair share to support our community! Take action now! Sign our petition and tell Duke to prove they care about Durham: tinyurl.com/d4a-rising (fb)

Give a round of applause, snaps, or congrats to Mayah, Abi, Youngmee, and Scott, our elected Durham For All 2025 delegates! At the Carolina Federation, we don’t just fight for multiracial democracy in the future. We practice it right now in the governance of our organization. Last week, dues-paying members voted to elect our delegates who will represent our chapter at the Carolina Federation convention in August. On behalf of all members, they will create vision, elect the Federation Council, and further the mission of our organization. Our chosen delegates demonstrate clear leadership qualities by their openness, communication, authenticity, commitment, and vested interest in our goals. (fb)