When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.
– John Lewis
Our Mission
⇒ To build more meaningful, equitable relationships with each other
⇒ To deepen our analysis of systemic inequity, particularly regarding racism in the US
⇒ To process our experiences of oppression & internalized inferiority, moving towards healing
OARCC Programs
Court Watch — Volunteers are mentor trained to observe proceedings in the Cumberland County Superior Court. We sit in the courtroom and listen to plea deals, arraignments, and bond hearings to watch for fair sentencing practices. If interested in becoming a Court Watch volunteer, email oarccpresident@gmail.com.
Book Club — Join us in reading books that lead us to have open and honest discussions about racism in the United States. We share our insights and knowledge about the perpetual racism that defines our society. If you would like to join, please email oarccpresident@gmail.com.
Food for Thought:
Court Watchers Keeping an Eye on County Superior Court
An anti-racism group is planning to send volunteers into Cumberland County courtrooms to take notes and keep an eye out for racial bias and other kinds of discrimination against defendants. Members of Organizing Against Racism: Cumberland County will offer training and easy-to-fill-out forms for people
Voting Rights, Disenfranchisement and Voter Suppression of Minorities, from the Founding Fathers to 2020!
The Honorable Judge Greg Weeks, Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Tally and former State Representative and Executive Director of the NC Justice Center, Rick Glazier speak on the history of voting rights, disenfranchisement and voter suppression of minorities. When we learn the history of voter
What does Trump slogan really mean?
“Keep America Great?” This slogan being touted for the re-election of a man who is hell-bent on creating chaos and conflict wherever he goes and whoever he insults baffles me. I have to wonder exactly what he means? Does it mean environmentally by siding with
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About OAR Cumberland
Organizing Against Racism: Cumberland County is a 501C3 based in Cumberland County.
The mailing address is
PO Box 88012
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Board of Directors:
President: Anne Smiley
Vice-President: Leisa Greathouse
Treasurer: Don Overstreet
Secretary: Mary Campbell
Board Members:
Rev. Jaye White
Lisa Lofthouse
Carmela McKeller-Smith
Dr. Carla Fagan
Steve McCrae
Meta Coxam
Marshall Pitts
Dr. Quincy Malloy