Wake County is in the midst of a bitter fight over how best to educate its children. The new majority on the school board has promised to end what they would call “forced busing” in favor of “neighborhood schools,” while those in favor of the former policies argue that the new majority’s proposals amount to “resegregation.”

The move has sparked protest rallies, and school . . . → Read More: Let's have lunch together

After many months of work and with the help of generous volunteers, we have finally finished our first television public service announcement. Please check it out:

We hope this ad will remind people that, while immigrants come from different countries and backgrounds, they share the goals and values that helped make North Carolina, and the United States, a great place to live. We . . . → Read More: Uniting NC's new PSA: "Every North Carolinian Has a Story"

John McCain has long been a widely respected senator.  But his new ad contributes to concerns that the conversation on immigration in the United States is growing more polarized and less productive.

Senator McCain used to have moderate views on immigration. In 2006, he joined forces with Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy to propose immigration reform.

He used to say that immigrants were “God’s . . . → Read More: No longer "God's children"?

Welcome to Uniting NC’s new blog.

We will use this space to share immigration news, keep you updated about our work and let you know how you can help create a more respectful dialogue on immigration in North Carolina. We welcome your comments and participation, so please chime in. We want to hear from you.

Recent events around the country have reminded us why . . . → Read More: Grasshoppers and microchips?