The local chapter is based in Greensboro.  We are made up of a close-knit group of organizers and enjoy our positive ties with other local groups that have similar goals.  Recent events have been organized with the International Solidarity Movement, Anti-Racist Action, Cakalak Thunder Drum Group, and many other independently active locals.  We are open to working with people of all ages, backgrounds, political orientations, etc etc etc.  If you would like us to co-sponsor or be present at an event, please call or email us.

NC World Can't Wait made national news last January at our "State of Emergency" demonstration during Bush's State of the Union address which attracted over 250 locals.  Several activists spotted a plainclothes man videotaping the license plates of cars parked on the road. When the man refused to identify himself, the protesters began stepping in front of the license plates.  The man then grabbed one protester and put a gun to his head.  As panic ensued, an unmarked police car drove straight through the crowd, nearly hitting the group of demonstrators.  It turned out, as expected, the plainclothed man was an undercover officer, and seven were arrested as result of this attack, most charged with "assault on a police officer" along with other charges including but not limited to "inciting a riot".  Our chapter published this statement following the event:

"We want to be very clear that the World Can't Wait Greensboro chapter applauds the actions of the seven arrested demonstrators in acting to protect the privacy and the safety of others in the face of threats and violence at the hands of the armed plainclothesman.  Not everyone would do what they did, and we are inspired by their willingness to confront a clear threat to our right to privacy and dissent with non-violent action.  We hope others will follow their example."
Our chapter holds weekly organizer's meetings at FaithAction International House Monday nights at 7:30.  This meeting is open to anyone interested in becoming an organizer with the group.
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