CALL TO ACTION 36 Republican Senators went on the record in 2016 opposing an election year vote on a new member of the U.S. Supreme Court following the death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia eight months before the November federal elections. Where are they now? There was hope that at least a handful of them …
by Kathleen Mundle How do you plan to cast your vote in the upcoming federal, state, and local elections… Mail? Email? Fax? In person? The procedures and options for in-person and absentee voting in Mecklenburg County were outlined August 30 by Rep. Beverly Earle, one of five members of the county’s Board of Elections, and …
We, at the Charlotte Women’s Movement, are outraged and deeply saddened by the senseless death of yet another Black man. George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis is another reminder that the system doesn’t work for everybody. Whether deaths occur at the hands of rogue police or “concerned neighbors”, it is clear parts of our system are …
With the dawning of a new decade, CWM is birthing a new name, logotype and image that more accurately reflects the many, many ways – including a march – we advocate locally for women’s rights. Our new name is Charlotte Women’s Movement and today we roll out our new look. This striking design was created …
Successful and safe marches don’t happen on the fly. Some of the significant costs of putting on the march are: $4,000 – Parks Department rental fee and other charges to use First Ward Park uptown $3,500 – Stage and sound system $1,200 – Port-a-Johns $500 – Security Your donation of any amount, large or small, will …
Pick up pre-ordered T-Shirts at the table near the Google Fiber Building starting at 10 AM Saturday. Show your POWER at the Women United March 2020 with our WUM T-Shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available at the march for $20 each, cash only. USE YOUR POWER. That’s the theme for this year’s …
On Thursday evening December 12 CWM, Queens of Charlotte Mecklenburg, The League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg, and National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Queen City Metropolitan Chapter gathered at the Levine Museum of the New South for Reception to Celebrate Women Elected to Office . The evening’s program began with a welcome …
The Women United March is in full planning mode. Similar to last year, the Charlotte Women’s March is partnering with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc- Queen City Metropolitan Chapter (NCBW-QCMC), to deliver the January 25th, 2020 March through Uptown Charlotte. The march will be a spirited success especially with Atreece Bailey and …
by Sonia Sonseca C. It is well known that culture is a powerful vehicle to transmit values in whatever the current era. So, let`s talk about the songs of those female artists throughout history who have chosen to use their music and livelihoods to bring order and give women their rightful place. Using the means …
AS WE CLOSE OUT THIS YEAR, we’re looking for donors to help us continue our transformational work in 2020. Warm thanks to this year’s donors who allowed us to be significant participants in meaningful events in 2019 which championed our causes: ERA Amendment ratification (road trip to meet with legislators in Raleigh), March YWCA’s Stand …
Charlotte Event Honors Trail Blazers by Mary Hopper On Sunday afternoon, October 27, Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt took time off from campaigning to honor seven women in her words ”Who Shape Charlotte.” As she told their stories, she noted that they did not just “knock down barriers, they obliterated them,” while addressing some of Charlotte’s …
Join Unity in Community to speak out against hate by joining the STOP THE HATE RALLY. This peaceful non-partisan event is open to all who oppose hate and violence and want to do something positive. English and Spanish copies provided. Please share this post to your social media networks in support of STOP THE HATE …
Come out and help make history happen in Stanly County. Let’s be one diversified voice! Date: January 11, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m. – until (Information tables & vendors – 9:00 a.m.) Topics to be addressed: Education Awareness • Mental Illness • Medicare/Medicaid Expansion Women in Politics • Domestic Violence • Human Trafficking Dr. Anita Owens …
Co-Chairs Becca Bernstein of Charlotte Women’s March, and Atreece Bailey of National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Queen City Metropolitan Chapter kicked off WUM planning in September . If you are interested in taking an active role in the planning and coordination of this important event, please sign up here. Holding the sign is the easy part…We need …
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We must take a united stand in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Over recent weeks, racist and hate-filled messages have been sent to elected and appointed leaders of color in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. These messages are driven by attitudes and beliefs that must be rejected and resisted in the strongest of terms by people of goodwill throughout our community. In response, …
On Thursday, July 18th 140 community members gathered at International House for the “Trump vs Immigration” panel co-sponsored by Charlotte Women’s March and International House. Attendees heard a presentation by Jennifer De La Jara, International House Director of Education highlighting the immigration policies undertaken by the Trump administration and their effect on immigration trends and …
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