By Dorothy Brown I vote because it is a privilege and my ancestors died for me to have the right. Dorothy Brown has been active in the Black Political Caucus. ... Continue Reading →
‘… their futures depend on it’
By Glenda Bernhardt I am voting because their futures depend on it. Glenda Bernhardt is CEO of Freedom School Partners. She is a former executive director of Temple Israel and has worked and volunteered at other Charlotte nonprofits. She holds a BA from Ohio Wesleyan and an ... Continue Reading →
The artist behind the Forum guy with the first question – always
Oct. 4, 2020 The following profile was published by The Charlotte Observer. ... Continue Reading →
‘Vote like your life and happiness depends on it’
By Barbara A. Ratliff To vote is to practice your right to dictate your future.... I vote because it is a privilege .... I vote because I want my VOICE heard.... Vote like your life and happiness depends on it! Barbara A. Ratliff was on her college debate team. She ... Continue Reading →
‘Let no one stop you from voting’
By Dr. Blanche Penn Vote. Vote. I will. Vote. It is important. Let no one stop you from voting. Dr. Blanche Penn has focused much of her life on what the late John Lewis called “good trouble.” She is a regular presence at local government meetings. She’s advocated for ... Continue Reading →
President, first lady test positive for coronavirus
President Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus. More information here and elsewhere. ... Continue Reading →
‘I want democracy for all’
By Sandra Clory I'm voting because I can, I'm not illiterate and I want democracy for all. In August of 1920, because of the Women's Suffrage Movement and the 19th Amendment together, white women were permitted to vote. But it wasn't until 1965 that Black women were allowed to ... Continue Reading →
‘People have abrogated their good sense’
By Dee Williams I am voting because I am afraid of what will happen if I do not. Before now, I voted for "hope,” but now I am voting out of "urgency.” It is as if people have abrogated their good sense and the ability to say, "No." A democracy's survival depends on people having ... Continue Reading →
‘for human rights for all’
By Nancy Carter I am voting for our future; for clean air and water; for health care, including pre-existing conditions; for human rights for all. Nancy Carter represented District 5 on Charlotte City Council from 1999 to 2011, and has ... Continue Reading →
‘Because of THEM’
By Sonya Waters I am voting because... Of THEM .... I can Because of THEM.... I know who I am Because of THEM.... I am she Because of THEM.... I know me Because of THEM.... I can raise my hand AND because of THEM.... I must STAND!. Sonya ... Continue Reading →
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