Southerners on New Ground

April Regional Membership Call
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
We’re gathering on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET/5:00 PM CT, for our Regional Membership Call, and we want you in the room.

We’ll offer a scan of the region, hear updates from some of our formations, and share what’s on the horizon for the rest of 2026. Whether you’ve been deep in the work or haven’t been in the mix for a while, this is a powerful time to lock back in.

Let’s gather, get grounded, and move together.

Durham Member & Kindred Dinner
2026-05-06 08:00 - 08:30
DURHAM!!!!⁠⁠Join SONG on Wednesday, May 6th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM for our Durham Member & Kindred Dinner! ⁠⁠We will fellowship, listen to what is on the hearts and minds of our people, and provide a report back on the work our Durham Crew has been leading as part of our housing & land liberation work. ⁠

Location Shared Upon Registration Confirmation⁠

Donuts & Data Centers
2026-05-12 08:00 - 13:00
Join Southerners on New Ground on Tuesday, May 12th, as we pressure the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to vote NO on the DeKalb County Data Center Text Amendment!

The text amendment is insufficient and does nothing to regulate the growth of data centers in DeKalb County. We demand community input and real regulations on data centers every step of the way!

We will gather at 8:00 AM. The public comment sign-up form will open at 8:30 AM.

Data Center Organizing School
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00
We invite you to apply for SONG’s upcoming Data Center Organizing School. Members and leaders across the region will convene to learn about strategies and tactics used to stop data centers, sharpen political analysis and organizing skills on this issue, and develop a plan of action for where they live!

We will prioritize applicants who are able to do approximately 5 hours of pre-work and are able to commit for six months to running or joining a data center fight where they live.

New Orleans Member & Kindred Dinner
2026-07-09 18:30 - 21:00
Join SONG on Thursday, July 9th, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM for our New Orleans Member & Kindred dinner!

We will fellowship, listen to what is on the hearts and minds of our people, and provide a report back on the work that has been moving across the region.

Location Shared Upon Registration Confirmation

Phone Bank to Recruit for Down with Data Centers in Durham County Commission Meetings
2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:00
Join Southerners on New Ground and the Stop Data Centers Coalition on Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30PM-7PM. We’ll be making phone calls to recruit folks out to upcoming Durham County Commission meetings to make our voices heard that the people want a moratorium on data centers right here in Durham.

Applications close: Gaycation: Solidarity School Edition
2026-07-24 00:00 - 23:59
Gaycation is back!

Historically, Gaycation has allowed our people to take time away from the grind to be outdoors, breathe deep, swim, laugh, reconnect with nature and with each other. It has been a space to show up fully, build relationships across generations, celebrate our wins, reflect on what we’ve done together, and dream boldly about what’s next.

Purpose

The purpose of Gaycation: Solidarity School is to provide a regional space to continue our work to strengthen our collective capacity to survive and respond to escalating political violence by building practical skill, deepening regional solidarity, and advancing our shared political analysis.

Apply Now

Applications are open now through Friday, July 24th, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited and excitement is high! We welcome all of our comrades to apply, however, priority will be given to active SONG members, who are currently living in the South. Renew your membership prior to applying to avoid acceptance delays.

August 3 Down with Data Centers in Durham County Commission Meeting
2026-08-03 09:00 - 10:00
Join Southerners on New Ground, Community Land and Power, Clean Water NC, and other partners on Monday, August 3rd at 9:00 AM for public comment to demand that Durham’s County Commission pass a moratorium on data centers right here in Durham!

Let’s add our voices to the choir saying NO to data centers and tech billionaires and YES to more say over our land, water, and the air we breathe!

August 10 Down with Data Centers in Durham County Commission Meeting
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00
Join Southerners on New Ground, Community Land and Power, Clean Water NC, and other partners on Monday, August 10th at 06:00 PM for public comment to demand Durham’s County Commission pass a moratorium on data centers right here in Durham!

Let’s add our voices to the choir saying NO to data centers and tech billionaires and YES to more say over our land, water, and the air we breathe!
