“We TRUST Women” – This large black sign is one of the first things you see when you pull into the parking lot at Family Reproductive Health, one of two abortion clinics in Charlotte. It helps give patients privacy from the screaming protestors as they walk from their car to the building . …
Newly energized on behalf of the rights of women after the latest tomfooleries by certain elected officials? IF SO, WE WANT YOU! Charlotte Women’s March and National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Queen City Metropolitan Chapter are actively recruiting volunteers to help plan the 2020 Women United March. We’re looking for eager, hardworking volunteers of all …
HELP US BUILD A GROUNDSWELL! WOMEN UNITED MARCH COMING JANUARY 25, 2020 Read More »
We at Charlotte Women’s March have found ourselves both pleased and a little overwhelmed by our new role. CWM was – as were many other women-focused grassroots organizations – born two years ago in response to the 2016 election. We marched to protest gender inequalities that had either never surfaced, or if they had, never …
All Women, Awareness, and Action…A Message from Laura and Gina-CWM Co-Presidents Read More »
The Trump Administration´s Systematic Plan to Reject Asylum Seekers By Barbara Randolph Our nation, through the acts of the Trump Administration and the silence of those in power, is sending a clear message to the world: we are putting the gas pedal to the floor with an unforgiving and cruel approach toward “the homeless, tempest-tossed” …
by Frances Thompson Recognizing that Charlotte Women’s March has some 2,300 members who would like to make an impact on the November mid-term elections and that candidates are looking for volunteers, CWM has gathered information to help both groups meet their needs. CMW reached out to all of the candidates who have contact information on …
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Saturday, June 30th First Ward Park, 6:30 PM #firstwardvigil #cltislistening #reunitedandfree Event hosted by: Action NC, Latin American Coalition, Comunidad Colectiva, Coalition for Cultural Compassion, Shining Stars, Charlotte Women’s March, ACLU Charlotte, Indivisible Charlotte, Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Justice Queen’s University, Indivisible NC District 9, Temple Beth El, Next Gen American, League of Women …
End Zero Tolerance; Support Family Safety As a champion for those in need, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy fights for family unity every day. We condemn the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy” which has led to the mass separation of children from their parents when they cross the U.S.-Mexico border fleeing unspeakable violence and trauma …
by Peggy Dickerson At the Spring meeting of the Charlotte Women’s March, on April 24, Barbara Randolph, immigrant justice advocate and activist, took her turn on our panel to share critical, and frequently misunderstood, facts related to Mecklenburg County’s participation in the controversial 287(g) program. 287(g) refers to a section of the Immigration and Nationality …
by Kathleen Mundle What was it like to be a six-year-old child taken from her mother at the border? What happens to Charlotte’s undocumented immigrants if they are stopped for a traffic violation? Do we have valid statistics on Charlotte’s undocumented immigrants detained under Section 287(g)* and referred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? Can …
March For Our Lives Charlotte First Ward Park 11:00 a.m. March 24, 2018 CWM is posting this message and update on behalf of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. CWM will continue to provide updated information as we receive it. We do know that representatives are meeting with CMPD to determine an orderly march …
Update on March For Our Lives Charlotte–Can you volunteer? Read More »
In honor of Charlotte Women’s Day, which we turned into a month-long celebration, CWM remembers and celebrates Ramona Brant. We were recently introduced to Ramona through her passionate advocacy work. Ramona Brant was sentenced to life in prison for a first-time, non-violent drug offense (which she didn’t even commit). She served 21 years of that …
Prominent Charlotte civic and political leader Betty Chafin Rash is this week’s CWM Woman in the Spotlight. She shared her thoughts on the 2018 political season and how we might plug in, both locally and across the state. Power to the Polls is this year’s national and local Women’s March commitment theme, putting our CWM …
Mayor Vi Lyles has proclaimed that 3/8/18 is Charlotte Women’s Day! Take pride in the strong, authentic leadership of women in Charlotte area communities. “Equality for women is progress for all…” Wear purple today in support of International Women’s Day! “WHEREAS, Charlotteans proclaim that equality for women is progress for all; and WHEREAS, Charlotte will intentionally promote women’s …
March for Our Lives Washington, DC Saturday • March 24, 2018 UPDATE — Because the original bus to Washington, DC sold out for the March for Our Lives event, Bus.com has created a second bus to piggy-back with the CWM bus. Tickets for the 2nd bus can be purchased HERE. Please note this bus is not sponsored by CWM. The bus itinerary …
Last month’s anniversary of the Women’s March on Charlotte afforded us the opportunity to reflect on who we are, why we march, and what we want to accomplish. YouTube Video of Remarchable Women 2018 We get asked this question a LOT, and it’s an important one. Each of us has our own reasons, but one …
March for Our Lives Washington, DC Saturday • March 24, 2018 CWM has reserved a bus to Washington for the March for Our Lives event Schedule: Friday March 23: 11:00 p.m. Bus departs Charlotte from *Wedgewood Church Saturday March 24: 6:00 a.m. Bus arrives at the first metro stop, Huntington Station Saturday March 24: Take the Metro, …