Democracy North Carolina will bring creators, organizers and voting rights organizations together for the “Give Them Flowers” Election Protection Creator Mixer on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2–5 p.m. EDT at The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge in downtown Durham.

The afternoon combines election protection training, networking and content creation with a floral tribute to the people working to protect democracy across North Carolina.

Event Details

• When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2–5 p.m. EDT
• Where: The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
• Address: 119 W Orange St., 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701
• Organizer: Democracy North Carolina
• Audience: North Carolina Election Protection Creator Network members

Voting Rights Training and Content Creation

The mixer brings the Election Protection Creator Network together in person for an afternoon of connection and collaboration. Attendees will hear from a panel of election experts, meet coalition staff and have opportunities to record interviews for their own content.

A voting rights briefing will cover the 2026 election calendar, updated rules and ways to identify disinformation aimed at local communities. Creator roundtables will connect participants with coalition staff for discussions grouped by issue topics.

The afternoon will include:

• Welcome remarks and coalition introductions
• A voting rights briefing and election expert panel
• Creator roundtables with coalition staff
• Open networking, content capture and professional photography
• Closing remarks and next steps for content deliverables

Give Democracy Protectors Their Flowers

Participants will also build their own bouquets, courtesy of 1 Blossom 2 Blooms, a local, Black women-owned floral studio.

Attendees can give their arrangements to someone working to protect democracy, offering a personal gesture of appreciation to the people doing voting rights work.

Who Can Attend?

The event welcomes creators in the North Carolina Election Protection network, whether they have a few hundred followers or a few hundred thousand. Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to connect, create and give someone their flowers.

Creators who are not yet members can apply to join the Election Protection Creator Network⁠. This link is for the network application; prospective attendees should confirm event registration details with the organizer.

Accessibility Information

Attendees with accessibility questions should reply to their event registration email to confirm their requirements or request additional information.

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