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Heather LaGarde

@heatherlagarde.bsky.social

Founder, Haw River Ballroom. All things Saxapahaw. Producer, Counterpoint Underground & SwitchPoint. Formerly War Child, Human Rights Watch. Kayaks a lot. https://www.hawriverballroom.com/ https://counterpointunderground.com/

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Heather LaGarde@heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 10mo ago

In DC with 80 inspiring leaders from all over the US who are natural disaster survivors and organizers. Heartbreaking, moving, & powerful stories told today & so much strength, grief, determination, organizing power and energy. The fate of FEMA & disaster survivors is being decided right now in D.C.

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Heather LaGarde@heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Heading to DC this week w/ 80+ climate disaster organizers & survivors from all over the US to speak with our representatives about FEMA, disaster relief, strategic future planning for “natural” disasters & support for those impacted, especially the most vulnerable. indyweek.com/news/culture...

At the River’s Edge

Several months out from Tropical Storm Chantal, two arts organizations take stock of what was lost—and how they’ll adapt to what lies ahead.

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Heather LaGarde@heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Got to see the swearing in of Chelsea Dickey the new mayor of Graham,NC tonight who won in a big way - very inspiring —and I’m very proud as my daughter was her Campaign Manager - what a great win for the future ❤️ we need young people in office - support them!

Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH@gavinyamey.bsky.social · 11mo ago

‼️Today ICE comes to the NC Triangle To report activity &/or request support, call Siembra NC’s hotline: 📞 336-543-0352 It’s a 1st line of contact for collective fights & resources for our community Please share indyweek.com/news/northca... Siembra NC Hotline: www.siembranc.org/la-migra-hot...

Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say

‘It is the city of Raleigh’s understanding that the Border Patrol and ICE are already in Raleigh and that they will be active’ said Mayor Janet Cowell.

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Yonah Freemark@yonahfreemark.com · 12mo ago

Watching Mamdani's victory speech, I'm struck by his—and his campaign's—unabashed vision of the US as an immigrant society, a culture built from the ground up from diversity. It is a complete rejection and reversal of the search for a white-washed homogeneity that the political right projects.

Heather LaGarde@heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 12mo ago

SO PROUD OF OUR DAUGHTER Hadden who headed up the campaign for Chelsea Dickey for Mayor of Graham -who just WON!!!!!!!!!! Thrilled at all the wins in Alamance tonight and NJ, VA, NYC etc !!!!!! #HOPE !! Congratulations Chelsea and team❗️#proudmama

Hadden LaGarde telling us it’s a win!Hadden and Chelsea the new Mayor of Graham, NC.