By Laura McClettie I am voting because I clearly understand that America belongs to all of us. When I vote I know my voice is being heard. It's an opportunity for me to participate in our democracy. I truly believe in the democratic process. I cast my vote for those that I ... Continue Reading →
‘I’m exercising a historical right’
By Dr. Yolonda Holmes I am voting because I’m exercising a historical right that wasn’t easily afforded to African Americans and spiritually for me voting confirms that there is: V - Victory, O - Over, T - The, E - Enemy! The Rev. Dr. Yolonda Holmes, who grew up ... Continue Reading →
‘Don’t be a one-issue voter’
By John Powell I am voting because I have been blessed to live in a country that allows me to do so. It troubles me that so many don't vote, yet are among the first to complain. It troubles me that because one belongs to one party or the other, intimidation thrives. We are limited by our ... Continue Reading →
Do your part. VOTE!
By Dr. Araminta Johnston I've voted (already by absentee ballot!) because I treasure our democracy, imperfect though it is. I voted (already!) because as citizens, voting is one of the easiest things we can do to make our country better. If you treasure democracy too, do your part. ... Continue Reading →
We will vote on her behalf
By Dr. Clare Merlin-Knoblich I had a daughter 10 months ago. She isn't old enough to vote yet, so it's up to my husband and me to vote on her behalf. We will vote for the policies and politicians that will craft a world more comfortable and cared for so that she can thrive, and help ... Continue Reading →
‘A big price has been paid’
By Annetta Foard I vote because it’s my right. A big price has been paid to have this right. We must continue to teach our youth the power that is our VOTE!! Charlotte native Annetta Foard is program coordinator for Community Building Initiative. She’s served on the Loaves & Fishes and ... Continue Reading →
Mother wouldn’t let marriage change her vote
By Sara Spencer I grew up in a split household: my Mother was an East Tennessee Republican and Dad, a southern Union County, N.C. Democrat. They always cancelled each other's vote and I was always taken along to the poll. They freely discussed their differences in a very civil way; I don’t ... Continue Reading →
People of all ages have ways to lead
‘I know the struggle’
By Mary F. Johnson I am voting because my ancestors fought and died for the right to vote. I remember my parents and grandparents always making a big deal of election day. It was a day of celebration for them because they remembered when the vote was not available to them because of their ... Continue Reading →
‘Democrats elected Donald Trump’
By Tom E. Bowers Democrats elected President Trump by not voting. Hillary got 3 million more votes and another 3 million Obama voters did NOT vote for her. Growing up in Norristown, Pa., Tom E. Bowers played the clarinet but he chose a different career path. Studies in industrial ... Continue Reading →