The Charlotte Women’s Movement, along with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the ACLU of North Carolina, the Reproductive Rights Coalition, the Charlotte Reproductive Action Network, Healthcare Justice of NC, and other progressive organizations will be holding the “Fighting for Our Reproductive Rights” rally on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 am in First Ward Park. CWM …
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, watch Kamala Harris make history! Join us at 11 a.m. for an online inauguration watch party Since we can’t gather in-person this year, we’ll gather virtually to support and cheer on Kamala for becoming the first woman Vice President of the United States of America! Come to the Charlotte Women’s …
THE ERA: There are incredible equality advocates in each state working to educate voters of our need to fix the equality gap in our Constitution. Come out and join us, celebrate voting for women and candidates who support passing the ERA in NC. #USEYOURVOICE and sign the RVG to let your legislators know that you support …
Charlotte March to the Polls Marching together seemed so right as we’ve all worked together over these past four years to #useyourvoice and to #takeaction. Thank you to all the individuals and the coalition of amazing advocacy groups who supported our March to the Polls including: Charlotte Women’s Movement Charlotte Area Liberal Moms CHARLOTTE PRIDE …
Rally on Oct. 17 to Honor the Legacy and Work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and to Get Out The Vote On Saturday, Oct, 17, women’s groups across the country will march to send “an unmistakable message” opposing the Administration’s pre-election attempt to fill the seat of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), leading feminist activist …
Join Us in Paying Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg It is a somber day for our country. Like many of you, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a true American icon: a role model and lasting source of inspiration for women and young people. A woman who …
Virtual Non-Partisan Political Forum Meet the candiates and ask questions Saturday, October 3 2PM – 5PM • Governor • NC Council of State • Judges • County Commissioners To see the YouTube Video of this Panel click below Click here Saturday, October 10 2PM – 5PM • US House and Senate • 9th & 12th …
Thursday September 3 • 6:00 pm Click here to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Concerned about the health of your family, friends and community? Overwhelmed trying to balance work, marriage, parenting and home schooling? Are your children adjusting to online …
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by Laura Meier, Co-President, Charlotte Women’s Movement Photo by Lisa Stockton Howell We knew that the Women United March (WUM) on January 25, 2020, was a success when our marchers, upon circling back to First Ward Park, started dancing. The positive flow of energy that kept building all day became an impromptu dance at the …
…and we used our powerful voices at Women United March 2020 Ramona Halloway – Photo by Tracy Watts You just KNEW it was going to be a great day, when Ramona Holloway, WLNK-FM morning host, and Emcee unveiled her Shirley Chisholm vintage T-Shirt to kick off Women United March 2020. By quoting the words of …
Thank you to everyone who marched, everyone who spoke, everyone who carried a sign, everyone who volunteered, everyone who donated, and everyone who worked so very hard to make Women United March 2020 happen. We are grateful to the staff of Charlotte Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation Department and to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department for making …
Candid photo gallery from the 2020 Women United March! (to view as a slideshow, click on an image then scroll) Check back as we add more! (to view as a slideshow, click on an image then scroll)
Gina Navarrete, Charlotte Women’s Movement Co-President, chats with WBTV’s QC3 Kristen Miranda about the 2020 Women United March, Saturday, Jan 25, First Ward Park, 11:00 a.m. Join Us! Women United March First Ward Park, Uptown Charlotte 11:00 Program, with Keynote NC Representative Deb “I Will Not Yield” Butler 12:30 (at the latest): March Begins! #UseYourPower, #WomenUnitedMarch, …
Join in…use YOUR power…turn your activism into action…by connecting with our wide variety of community partners, organizations doing good and important work right here in Charlotte. Charlotte Women’s Movement and National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.–Queen City Metropolitan Chapter encourage you to band together to get more done and create the changes we seek! …
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This year’s Women United March features a wide variety of speakers who use their power to make positive changes in the world around them. From an amazing group of teenagers taking on climate change to a local activist bringing knowledge and action to current immigration issues, this group of women is outstanding. We’re looking forward …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade 2020 Previous Next MLK Weekend Events Last year, we permanently renamed our march the Women United March and moved our event to the last weekend in January so as not to interfere with Charlotte’s long-standing tradition of remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade and various activities …