Upcoming Events

This movement is not about politics–it is about participation. Mark these dates on your calendar and show up if you can. Your presence and participation is what fuels change.

  • Circular badge with red, yellow, and blue sections displaying the message 'No Bull I Voted' and a white bull silhouette in the center.

    General Election Day

    Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    Check the Durham Country Board of Elections website to find your polling place.

Past Events

  • Bulls on the Block

    Cookout, teach-in, and ride to the polls hosted by Durham Rising.

    Saturday, November 1, 2025 1:00-4:00 PM

    Edgemont Park

    205 S. Elm St., Durham, NC 27701

  • Durham Arts & Culture Candidate Forum

    Presented by Durham Arts & Culture Advocates

    Livestream available at:

    https://www.facebook.com/northstardurham

    Thursday, October 30, 2025 6:00 PM

    Northstar Church of the Arts

    220 W. Geer St., Durham, NC 27701

  • Durham Mayoral Candidate Debate

    Tuesday, October 28, 2025 8:00-9:15 PM

    Miller Morgan Auditorium on the NCCU Campus

    500 Nelson St. Durham, NC 27707

    Moderated by Ronni Butts, Co-Editor-In-Chief, Campus Echo

  • Durham Worker Housing Forum

    Hosted by the Durham Workers Assembly

    Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 PM

    Nuestro Barrio Cafe

    458 S. Driver St. Durham, NC 27703

  • Durham Municipal Candidate Forum

    Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:00 PM 

    Union Baptist Church

    904 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701

    Presented by: Union Baptist Church - Social Justice Ministry, The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Durham & Orange Counties, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated/Alpha Zeta Omega Chapter, and Durham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated 

  • October 2025 Candidates Assembly

    Hosted by Durham CAN

    Sunday, October 19, 2025 3-5:00 PM

    St. Mark AME Zion Church

    531 S. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701

  • 2025 Youth Candidate Forum

    Hosted by Kids Voting Durham

    Thursday, October 16, 2025 6-8:30 PM

    Hillside High School

    3727 Fayetteville Rd., Durham, NC 27707

  • Siembra NC Town Hall

    Hosted by Siembra NC

    Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6:00 PM

    Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church

    4907 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707

  • Political Forum

    Presented by the Durham NAACP

    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:30 PM

    Zafa Temple #176

    2312 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC

  • Spilling the Tea Candidate Forum

    Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Gamma Nu Omega Chapter

    Monday, October 13, 2025 6-9:00 PM

    The Tipsy Bull

    800 Taylor St., Suite 9-152, Durham, NC 27701

  • Illustration of a female diver in mid-air, diving forward with arms extended, with a background featuring the words 'High Dive' and 'Durham North Carolina'.

    Primary Election Night Watch Party

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 7:00 PM

    Join us to watch the votes come in, play games, and enjoy some dogs and drinks.

    Please RSVP here.

    101 W. Main St., Suite Lo2, Durham, NC 27701

    Entrance is on the Mangum St. side.

  • Flyer for a Durham mayor town hall event on September 17 at 6 pm, hosted by Durham Black Businesses and the Durham Black PAC, with a silhouette of Durham city skyline and Houston's Lounge at 108 E Main Street Durham, NC.

    Bell for Mayor Town Hall

    Tonight! Wednesday, September 17, 2025 6:00 PM

    Co-hosted by Durham Black Businesses and the Durham Black PAC.

    Location: Houston’s Lounge

    108 E. Main St., Durham, NC 27701

  • Logo for Durham Partners Against Crime (PAC) with large letters P, A, C, and the full name written below.

    PAC 2 & PAC 4 Candidate Forum

    September 16, 2025 6-8:00PM

    Durham Arts Council

    120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

  • Logo of the Panthers featuring a blue panther with the word 'Panthers' in yellow and black stylized text.

    Murray-Massenburg Elementary School

    Friday, September 12, 2025 9:30 AM

    Candidate Meet and Greet

    3901 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27713

  • Illustration of multiple raised hands in various skin tones underneath the word "Community" with the subtitle "Fayetteville Street Corridor Planning Group" on a yellow background.

    Mayoral Candidate Panel

    Wednesday, Septemer 10, 2025 6:00-8:00PM

    Hosted by the Community Fayetteville Street Corridor Planning Group

    Phoenix Event Center

    810 Fayetteville St., Suite 101 Durham, NC 27701

  • Graphic promoting Durham municipal elections, featuring the text 'Candidate Forum' with logos for Durham Democrats and Durham Democratic Women.

    Municipal Election Candidate Forum

    Co-hosted by the Durham Democrats and Durham Democratic Women. Space is limited. Sign up here.

    September 3, 2025 6:00-8:00 PM

    Hayti Heritage Center

    804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27701

  • Colorful logo with house shapes and the word "in" and "c" in bold letters

    Inter Neighborhood Council Candidate Forum

    August 27, 2025 7:00PM

    WG Pearson Center

    600 E Umstead St, Durham, NC 27701

    This is an in-person and virtual event. You must register for access or to attend. Information on how to register is here.

  • Badge with sheriff's badge at the top and a logo with a star, the words "Project SAFE" in bold red letters, and "Neighborhoods" at the bottom.

    Stop the Violence & Cease Fire Community Resource Event

    Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00AM-2:00PM

    Hosted by the Durham County Sheriff’s Office

    Durham County Stadium

    750 Stadium Dr, Durham, NC 27704

  • Purple Mardi Gras event poster with gold masks, feathers, and a trumpet, featuring event details in colorful text.

    11th Annual All White Affair

    Friday August 8, 2025 7:00PM-12:00 AM Durham Armory

    200 Foster St. Durham, NC 27701

    If you plan to attend, you must wear an all white outfit to gain admission.

  • A black-and-white photo taken from above of a group of people seated at tables in a modern indoor space, possibly in a conference or meeting setting. There is a counter in the background with plates of food, and a person standing near the counter addressing the group.

    Louder Than A Vote

    August 8, 2025 12:00-1:00 PM

    Weaver Street Recreation Center

    3000 W Weaver St, Durham, NC 27707

  • Text 'NCNW' over a purple background with a building silhouette at the top.

    NCNW Mayoral Forum

    August 7, 2025 6:00-8:00PM

    St. Mark AME Zion Church

    531 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701

  • Logo for Durham Partners Against Crime (PAC), with large letters P, A, C and the organization's full name beneath.

    PAC 5 Candidate Forum

    August 6, 2025 6:00 PM

    Holton Career and Resource Center

    401 N. Driver St., Durham, NC 27703

  • Black and white circular logo with a mountain goat silhouette and the text 'People's Alliance PAC' around it.

    Durham People's Alliance Candidate Mixer

    August 5, 2025 6:00-8:00PM

    Motorco Music Hall

    723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

  • Flyer for the Durham Fiesta Latina event on August 3, 2025, at Durham Central Park from 12pm to 4pm, featuring fireworks, a mariachi guitar, a dancer in a traditional dress, and logos of Durham City, Durham Parks & Recreation, El Centro Hispano, Univision, and Back to School campaign.

    Durham Fiesta Latina

    August 3, 2025 12:00-4:00PM

    Durham Central Park

    501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

  • Logo with stylized bull horns in blue, white, gray, and orange.

    Friends of Durham PAC Candidate Mixer

    July 30, 2025 4:00-8:00 PM

    Ponysaurus Durham

    219 Hood St, Durham, NC 27701

  • Logo of Durham Partners Against Crime with the acronym 'PAC' and large letters in blue and red above the full name.

    PAC 1 Candidate Forum

    July 22, 2025 6:00 PM

    Holton Career and Resource Center

    401 N Driver St, Durham, NC 27703