A compilation of notes from Election 2020 candidates. — — — Nov. 4, 2020 The writer was Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 9. Last night, we did not get the results that we had hoped for. Even though this news is tough, I'm thinking about all that we have accomplished ... Continue Reading →
General Election 2020
Results of the Nov. 3, 2020 general election after the canvass by all 100 N.C. counties on Nov. 17, an audit on Nov. 19 and, on Nov. 24, certification by the N.C. Board of Elections of nearly all of the county canvasses. Three county contests in Hoke, Wake and Wayne Counties, plus one District Court ... Continue Reading →
Updates on Sarah Stevenson, plans for legacy projects
Nov. 1, 2020 Elloree Erwin wrote: "Again, Sarah sends many thanks to all who graced her with your participation on her 95th birthday. Her son, his wife and I had a Facetime visit with her last Thursday. She sounded very weak and somewhat disengaged and unhappy about our visit. She wanted to ... Continue Reading →
‘Holding on to Hope’
Nov. 1, 2020 Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, offered the sermon at the National Cathedral’s Nov. 1 service, "Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness." Click on the photo above to watch the video. Before his 2015 election as presiding ... Continue Reading →
Well-wishers bring birthday to Sarah Stevenson
Oct. 26, 2020 Elloree Erwin's report on today's drive-by birthday celebration for her sister Sarah Stevenson: "The drive by was a GREAT success. We expected 50 vehicles; we had 48. The entire drive by was recorded. Nathan, with WCCB, did a great job recording. "Sarah was able to be brought ... Continue Reading →
Update on Oct. 26 Stevenson birthday drive-by
An update from Sarah Stevenson’s sister Elloree Erwin about plans for a drive-by Birthday Party for Sarah Stevenson on Monday, Oct. 26. The line is scheduled to begin moving around 11 a.m. Fri, Oct. 23, 2020 2:08 am MANY, MANY THANKS, for all your patience and understanding during this ... Continue Reading →
‘America belongs to all of us’
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 →
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