‘A deep moral failure’: Clergy push for justice at NC legislature

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 549

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Civil rights leader Bishop William Barber announced plans on Tuesday for a march across North Carolina to push for voting rights, living wages, healthcare, and democracy.

Along with clergy, impacted families and community members, Barber held a vigil filled with prayers and songs at the North Carolina Legislative Building.

“We have to love forward together,” Barber said, referring to the title of the march.

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