Flag Alert: Lowering of the US and NC Flags to half-staff through sunset on Feb. 23 in honor of the passing of Rev. Billy Graham

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff today, February 21, 2018 until sunset on February 23, 2018, in honor of the passing of Rev. Billy Graham.

Flag Alert: Lowering of the US and NC Flags to half-staff through sunset on Feb. 19 in honor of the victims of the attack in Parkland, Florida

Governor Roy Cooper has joined President Donald Trump in ordering all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff today, February 15, 2018 until sunset on February 19, 2018, in honor of the victims of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

New Reciprocity Program Makes HUB Certification Easier for North Carolina Businesses

The Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Office of Civil Rights has developed a new streamlined process for businesses t

Winston-Salem Human Relations Outreach Calendar Winter 2018

NC MLK Commission Invites North Carolinians to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

On Friday, January 12, 2018, the State of North Carolina will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with its annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing and State Employees’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Program in Raleigh, NC. Governor Roy Cooper and MLK Commission Chair Rev. James White will provide remarks on Dr. King’s teachings about nonviolence as written in his 1963 Strength to Love collection of sermons.

License to Give Trust Fund Commission Awards $287,000 Grant for Organ Donation Education

The License to Give Trust Fund Commission has announced the completion of its 20th grant cycle and has awarded a project grant of $287,000 to Donate Life North Carolina of Durham, NC.

Flag Alert: Lowering of United States and North Carolina Flags on Thursday, December 7, in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 7, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Flag Alert: Lowering of United States and North Carolina Flags in Honor of the Victims of the Attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas

Governor Roy Cooper has joined President Donald Trump in ordering all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, November 7, 2017 until sunset on November 9, 2017 in memory of the victims of this tragedy.

MLK Grants Available To Qualified Organizations

Raleigh - Grants of up to $1,000 are available from the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission to non-profit organizations or local government agencies wishing to create or strengthen programs that support the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Flag Alert: Lowering of North Carolina Flags in Tribute to Maintenance Mechanic Geoffrey Howe

Gov. Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, November 3rd, from sunrise to Monday, November 6th at sunset, in tribute to the Department of Public Safety employee, Geoffrey Howe.